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Flydubai has cancelled the launch of routes planned for the second half of this year and reduced capacity on others because of jet delivery delays at Boeing and supply chain issues.
It adds to the growing list of problems faced by the plane manufacturer as its public appeal continues to wane.
Here, host Sarah Forster speaks to The National's Deena Kamel to find out why the UAE airline won't be receiving their planes and what is being done to mitigate the effect on passengers.
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Flydubai cancels new routes due to Boeing jet delivery delays
Boeing pauses 777X flight tests after engine mounting structure failure
Boeing 777X at Dubai Airshow 2021 - in pictures
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A Boeing 777X aircraft performs a demonstration flight at the 2021 Dubai Airshow. AFP -
Attendees stand by the ramp leading to the Boeing 777X demonstration aircraft at the 2021 Dubai Airshow. AFP -
The "777" logo on the empennage (tail fin) of the Boeing 777X demonstration aircraft at the 2021 Dubai Airshow. AFP -
The folding wingtips of the Boeing 777X demonstration aircraft at the 2021 Dubai Airshow. AFP -
A man walks beneath the underbelly of the Boeing 777X demonstration aircraft at the 2021 Dubai Airshow. AFP -
The folding wingtips and the fuselage of the Boeing 777X demonstration aircraft at the 2021 Dubai Airshow. AFP -
The folding wingtips of the Boeing 777X demonstration aircraft at the 2021 Dubai Airshow. AFP -
A Boeing 777X aircraft performs a demonstration flight at the 2021 Dubai Airshow. AFP -
A crowd watches a Boeing 777X fly at the Dubai Airshow. AP Photo
