Boeing has reaffirmed that its long-delayed 777X widebody family is now on track to enter service this decade.
Boeing 777X Certification Flights
The Boeing 777X represents a significant leap in commercial aviation, featuring GE9X, the world’s largest and most powerful jet engines.
Boeing has redesigned the engine thrust links for its 777X aircraft, addressing its fatigue issues that caused a 4-month certification testing delay.
Boeing’s long awaited 777X program is nearing certification, with the fourth test aircraft already airborne. The company aims to deliver its first Boeing 777-9 to Lufthansa (LH) by 2026 from Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Boeing progresses toward 777X certification, with recent crosswind tests at Lubbock Airport (LBB) marking a key milestone.
Boeing reactivated its 4th 777X test aircraft, known as WH0004 and registered as N779XZ, on April 13, 2025, at Seattle Paine Field Airport.
American Aerospace giant Boeing has initiated formal certification testing of the braking system on its new 777-9 aircraft.
Boeing resumes 777X certification flights after delays caused by engine issues and strikes, aiming for 2026 delivery.
The US plane maker’s newest widebody aircraft model, Boeing 777X has made a return to the skies after a temporary grounding by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on August 19, 2024.
Boeing halted flight tests of its 777X aircraft on August 28, 2023, after discovering damage to a critical component.