Emirates’ first Boeing 777-9 has emerged from Boeing’s Everett production process ahead of painting and further preparation. With 270 Boeing 777X aircraft in its orderbook and a first-delivery target of May or June 2027, the aircraft represents an important step in the airline’s long-term widebody fleet renewal.
Boeing 777X
Boeing faces a critical labor deadline as about 17,000 engineers and technical employees represented by the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) prepare to vote on a revised four-year contract.
GE Aerospace says a redesigned mid-seal for the GE9X engine should not delay the Boeing 777X beyond the company’s existing 2027 target. Lufthansa (LH) is among the launch customers awaiting the Boeing 777-9.
American Airlines pilot flies Boeing 777-9 as the airline weighs new widebody jets for future long-haul growth.
Air Canada selects Airbus A350-1000 over Boeing 777X to modernize its long haul fleet with better efficiency and reliability.
Boeing flight-test teams have taken the 777-9 and 737-10 into naturally occurring icing conditions as the manufacturer continues certification work on its newest passenger aircraft.
Lufthansa reviews older Boeing 777-9 deliveries as Boeing plans major upgrades for nearly 30 early-built 777X aircraft.
The Boeing 777X has attracted global attention for its record-breaking wingspan and advanced design, prompting many aviation enthusiasts to ask whether it could face the same airport restrictions as the Airbus A380.
United Airlines rejects Boeing 777X purchase rumors as Boeing advances certification and Emirates waits for future deliveries.
Boeing expects GE9X engine deliveries to resume as 777-9 certification progresses toward planned customer deliveries.