Emirates (EK) anticipates delays in the delivery of Boeing’s 777X aircraft, pushing the timeline to mid-2027 or possibly extending into 2028.
Boeing 777X Delays
American Aerospace Giant Boeing Company announcement naming Lufthansa (LH) as the inaugural operator of the 777-9 (777X) aircraft marks a pivotal development in the aviation industry’s evolution.
Boeing resumes 777X certification flights after delays caused by engine issues and strikes, aiming for 2026 delivery.
UAE flag carrier Emirates Airlines (EK) plans a “serious conversation” with Boeing following another delay in the 777X aircraft delivery.
American aerospace company, Boeing announced some significant changes and restructuring related to financials, jobs, the 767 freighter program, 777X production delays, and more.
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 will need at least five years to resolve its current crisis, and the troubled US plane manufacturer should bear the costs for Emirates’ (EK) extensive retrofit program for its 777 wide-body jets due to delays in developing the newer 777X version