The 777-9 has landed at KeflavÃk International Airport in Iceland for the first time, marking the 10th country in its international flight-test campaign. The visit focuses on crosswind testing as the aircraft continues its evaluation programme ahead of its planned first delivery in 2027.
Boeing 777X Orders
United Airlines, which has never ordered the 777X, is now reported to be assessing the orphaned airframes, a move that would make it the US launch customer for Boeing’s largest twinjet.
Boeing recorded a sharp rise in aircraft orders during April, giving the U.S. manufacturer one of its strongest starts to a year in more than a decade.
Emirates (EK) announced a $38 billion order for 65 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft at Dubai Airshow 2025, reinforcing its status as the world’s largest operator of the Boeing 777 family.
Boeing delays certification of its 777X widebody aircraft to potentially 2027, 6 years behind the 2020 target.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boeing approval to begin Phase 2D noise testing for the 777X.
The Boeing 777X has emerged as Boeing’s latest attempt to dominate the skies, while the Airbus A380 sits as a cautionary tale of when bigger isn’t necessarily better.
The Boeing 777X, the latest flagship from Boeing, represents a major leap in commercial aviation.
Korean Air (KE) nears completion of a $32.7 billion agreement for new Boeing aircraft and GE Aerospace engines.
Emirates (EK) anticipates delays in the delivery of Boeing’s 777X aircraft, pushing the timeline to mid-2027 or possibly extending into 2028.