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.
Boeing 777X
Emirates Airlines (EK) has quietly revealed details of its upcoming Boeing 777X business class, including private suites with doors and a dedicated onboard lounge.
As Boeing 777X aircraft range increases, cabin crew rest design has become central to long-haul operations
Boeing built 26 Boeing 777-9 units early to support the extensive certification program required by regulators.
Emirates Airline (EK) is preparing for life after the Airbus A380 as it evaluates future widebody options that can replace the superjumbo at Dubai International Airport (DXB).
GE Aerospace engineers push the boundaries of engine durability by simulating Middle Eastern desert dust in Ohio test cells, targeting the GE9X, the world’s largest commercial jet engine, for Boeing 777X aircraft.
Boeing removes 33 777X orders amid certification delays as backlog shifts, deliveries rise, and ASC-606 adjustments shape outlook.
Emirates Airline (EK) is at the center of aircraft deal negotiations as Airbus and Boeing line up ahead of the Dubai Airshow at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
Emirates (EK) President Tim Clark has voiced his frustration after discovering through the media — rather than direct communication — that Boeing now expects first deliveries of the 777-9 aircraft in 2027.
Boeing has once again postponed the entry into service of its long-delayed 777X widebody aircraft.