Boeing progresses with 777-8 Freighter assembly as FAA-certified 787 upgrades unlock greater payload and range for global airlines.
Boeing 777X Flights
The Boeing 777X is redefining long-haul aviation with advanced engineering and passenger-focused design.
Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr says the airline expects its first Boeing 777-9 delivery in early 2027, with passenger flights planned for the summer season.
Boeing is preparing to introduce the 777X, its latest widebody aircraft, with a safety feature never before certified on a commercial jet of this size.
Boeing boosts 787 Dreamliner range and payload with higher MTOW variants, improving airline long-haul economics from 2026.
Boeing has identified a new durability issue on the GE9X engines powering the 777-9, but the company says certification testing continues and first delivery remains planned for 2027.
Emirates Airlines (EK) has quietly revealed details of its upcoming Boeing 777X business class, including private suites with doors and a dedicated onboard lounge.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes has started assembling the wings for its first Boeing 777-8 Freighter, set to become the world’s largest and most capable twin-engine cargo aircraft.
Boeing’s long-awaited 777X program faces yet another delay, with the aircraft’s entry into service now pushed back to 2027, missing its previous mid-2026 target.
The Boeing 777-9 team, operating at Clinton Sherman Airport (CSM) in Oklahoma, battled fierce winds, torrential hail, and thunderstorms to complete critical braking certification tests for Boeing’s new widebody jet, operated by airlines like Emirates (EK) and Qatar Airways (QR).