Boeing remains confident of starting 777-9 deliveries in 2027 and hopes to accelerate the final phases of the FAA certification program following recent regulatory approval of the 737-7 and -10 MAX family models.
By Christine Boynton, Sean Broderick, Jens Flottau, Guy Norris
Editors discuss what the Boeing 737-10's long-awaited certification means for the industry and what's happening with the 777X. They also reflect on the A340-600 after Lufthansa retired the quadjet.
Emirates' Tim Clark says his carrier told Boeing years ago that it would reject its earliest production 777X aircraft, saying the decision was documented well before it became public.
Despite signs that initial deliveries of the 777-9 might slip further into 2027 on the back of delays to ETOPS testing, Boeing is doing all it can to prepare for the campaign.
Not all reform efforts are adding requirements. The FAA has been busy working to streamline the backlogged certificate application process without cutting corners.
Long-running tensions between Boeing and GE Aerospace over engines surfaced again, with 777X the cause du jour. Editors explain the dynamics at play along with other new developments at Boeing.
Boeing has received U.S. approval to build an additional 35 777F freighters, exempting it from impending ICAO emissions regulations that would have prevented deliveries beyond 2027.
GE is working with Boeing to finalize an ETOPS test package for the 777-9, underscoring that its upgraded mid-seal is not needed for the critical flight trials.
Korean Air has confirmed it has placed an order for 103 Boeing aircraft, which the airframer said had been listed as undisclosed orders on its backlog.
Indian cargo carrier Afcom has reached an initial agreement to purchase up to four Boeing 777-8Fs, a dramatic fleet and capacity expansion for the airline.
Emirates is rejecting delivery of the first 10 Boeing 777-9s produced for the airline given the extensive rework the aircraft would need to bring them up to current standards.
