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Boeing showcases advanced design features in new 777X cabin at Farnborough Airshow

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Boeing showcases advanced design features in new 777X cabin at Farnborough Airshow
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Becca Alkema Operations Manager and Contributing Writer | Runway Girl Network

FARNBOROUGH — At the Farnborough Airshow, Boeing's main commercial attraction was the mockup of its 777X cabin displayed within the company's large pavilion. The event highlighted Boeing's design considerations for the 777X cabin, including various overhead lighting options and innovative storage solutions.

Stephanie Werner, regional director of cabin marketing at Boeing, discussed these features in a presentation to assorted media and in a deeper discussion with Runway Girl Network. "Sitting in the 777X cabin for a third time, and looking beyond the strikingly large windows and very impressive lighting effects of which Boeing is deservedly proud, the design consideration given to the 777X cabin really hit home," she said.

Boeing offers three options for overhead bins in the center section of the 777X’s cabin: standard bins, no bins at all, and a new smaller premium bin option. The standard bins are large yet do not loom overly above the center section. They can comfortably fit four large carry-ons on their sides with some space left over.

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On display at Farnborough was also an option without any bins. This configuration is increasingly popular among airlines for weight reduction and simplicity but may be less favored by passengers due to reduced storage space.

The no-bins version features a higher concave ceiling that follows the line of outboard bins and includes a rounded ceiling monument for crew rest. Werner explained this aesthetic as being reminiscent of "Star Trek: The Next Generation."

To balance premium passenger storage requirements with weight considerations, Boeing introduced a premium bin option. This smaller bin is essentially two-thirds of a standard bin but maintains an attractive appearance while enabling efficient storage.

The enlarged windows on the 777X will offer either electrically dimmable windows (EDWs) or traditional physical sliding blinds. EDWs have received mixed reactions from passengers but remain an option alongside traditional blinds.

Boeing also announced seat width choices for airlines: either slightly wider 18-inch seats or narrower 17.2-inch seats with wider aisles, reflecting flexibility without structural constraints from seat tracks.

In summary, Boeing's 777X cabin demonstrates significant upgrades in spaciousness and aesthetics with new options catering to both airlines and passengers eagerly awaiting its debut.

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