Nick Batkoski, a former professional baseball player and third-generation Boeing teammate, now leads 777 and 777X fuselage assembly in Everett. He shares how the teamwork and resilience he built in elite sport shape the way he supports widebody production and mentors the next generation of Boeing workers.
Boeing 777X News
Boeing has quietly updated the published range figures for its upcoming Boeing 777X family, significantly increasing the advertised capabilities of both the Boeing 777-8 and Boeing 777-9.
Boeing 777-9 wins FAA TIA Phase 4B approval, unlocking key flight tests toward 2026 certification and 2027 delivery.
The Boeing 777X certification program entered a major new phase after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) formally approved Phase 4A Type Inspection Authorization testing for the Boeing 777-9.
Boeing rolls out the first 777-8F freighter from Everett factory. Qatar Airways to be launch operator with 34 on order.
Boeing reveals 30 early-built 777X jets need modifications before delivery as certification advances through TIA Phase 4A toward 2027.
Boeing advanced its certification efforts as the Boeing 777-9 completed a maximum brake energy test under extreme simulated conditions.
Boeing progresses with 777-8 Freighter assembly as FAA-certified 787 upgrades unlock greater payload and range for global airlines.
The Boeing 777X is redefining long-haul aviation with advanced engineering and passenger-focused design.
Boeing boosts 787 Dreamliner range and payload with higher MTOW variants, improving airline long-haul economics from 2026.