BA Orders 777-9s

CIVIL NEWS An illustration of the Boeing 777-9 in British Airways colours. The 42 new twinjets will replace the airline’s 747-400s by 2023. Boeing British Airways has signed a contract for 42 Boeing 777-9s, committing to purchase 18 aircraft with options for a further 24. The February 28 deal is part of a wider fleet modernisation effort. The International Airlines Group (IAG) carrier has recently retired its Boeing 767-300ERs and has reduced its 747-400 fleet from 57 to 34. Meanwhile,