Emirates (EK) will introduce its Premium Economy cabin on two of its three daily services between Mauritius and Dubai from September 1, 2026, giving passengers more comfort and greater cabin choice on the popular route.
Boeing 777
Boeing’s 777-9 program has reached another important certification milestone after its seventh flight-test aircraft completed its maiden flight, taking the program beyond 4,800 flight-test hours.
Boeing expects GE9X engine deliveries to resume as 777-9 certification progresses toward planned customer deliveries.
Boeing has torn down one of its earliest 777-9 airframes, a jet meant for Emirates that sat grounded at Paine Field for six years. The scrapping highlights a growing rework crisis on the delayed 777X program.
Malaysia has extended the underwater search for Malaysia Airlines (MH) Flight MH370 by another year, reaffirming its commitment to solving one of aviation’s greatest unsolved mysteries.
Boeing’s first production 777-9 for Lufthansa plans an 11-hour North Pole test flight reaching 85°N from Paine Field.
American Airlines and United Airlines offer the highest earning potential for Boeing 777 captains in 2026, with total compensation frequently exceeding half a million dollars annually.
Boeing 777-9 wins FAA TIA Phase 4B approval, unlocking key flight tests toward 2026 certification and 2027 delivery.
Passengers aboard a United Airlines (UA) Boeing 777 operating flight UA969 from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) experienced an unusually prolonged journey after the aircraft diverted twice during the same trip.
All Nippon Airways (NH) has confirmed it will retire its remaining Boeing 777-300 aircraft as part of a broader fleet renewal strategy.