President of the Dubai-based carrier, Tim Clark stated at an event that the new widebody could arrive at the end of 2025 or the following year

Although attractive in theory, these aircraft failed to win orders

Persian Gulf carrier expanded widebody order book to 205 aircraft in addition to updating order from 787 to 35 jets

The world's largest twin-engine widebody is expected to enter service in 2025, capable of carrying more than 400 passengers

Widebody became 232 feet (70.9 meters) long thanks to an extra section in the fuselage. Size is the same as the 777-8F Freighter

Boeing unveiled a new order for 16 777X jets in June, but the Middle East airline's aircraft total hasn't changed

Even successful jet variants flirt with failure, an indication that manufacturers' studies may not always match their predictions

Airline discard Boeing 777X in order for 12 ultra long-range jets to fly between Australia and destinations like New York and London