What to expect from Emirates’ Boeing 777X

Emirates’ first Boeing 777-9 is still at least two years away – airline president Sir Tim Clark now expects he won’t pick up the keys until the middle of 2026 – but the Gulf colossus is already spec’ing out the massive twin-engine jet from tip to tail.

Up front will be a first class cabin, of course. The primo private suites are an integral part of the Emirates fleet, and bolster the airline’s appeal to deep-pocketed passengers who demand first class for the entirety of their…