After Boeing's CEO warned that certification of the 777-9 will take longer still, editors break down the certification process and explain why its taking so long.
Boeing executives don’t talk publicly about the FAA very often, and when they do, the message is almost always some combination of praise and deference.
Boeing continues to make headway with portions of the program already approved by the FAA under the latest Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) phase 2D tests.
Boeing is moving to the next stage of the twinjet’s certification program following FAA clearance to begin Type Inspection Authorization phase 2D tests.
Boeing 777-9 certification tests reached a key stage with the return of the first 777X development aircraft to Edwards AFB for takeoff performance testing.
Cathay Pacific has ordered 14 more Boeing 777-9s, which will eventually allow it to complete the replacement of the carrier’s large fleet of 777-300ERs.
Boeing added a fifth 777-9 to the twinjet’s long-running flight test and certification program on Aug. 5, with the first flight of a newly built airframe—WH286.
Boeing has begun construction of the first composite wing for the 777-8 Freighter as other major sub-assemblies come together at supplier sites in Japan.
Emirates Airline President Tim Clark says he is “cautiously optimistic” about Boeing's ability to deliver Emirates' first 777X by late 2026 or early 2027.
Speaking with Aviation Week in his first extended interview as CEO, Ortberg said that one of Boeing's priorities is improving collaboration with the FAA.
Speaking with Aviation Week, Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg says Boeing’s immediate priority is completing certification of the 737-7/10 and the 777-9.
Boeing will install new 777-9 engine thrust links as part of a package of design revisions to fix a fatigue problem in the load-transferring components.
Boeing needed extensive sleuthing to find the root cause, but its engineers have identified and corrected the issues that led to cracked 777-9 thrust links.
As Boeing gains ground among Middle East carriers—possibly including a big order from Turkish Airlines—Airbus needs to catch up to protect its market share.
