Emirates’ first Boeing 777-9 has emerged from Boeing’s Everett production process ahead of painting and further preparation. With 270 Boeing 777X aircraft in its orderbook and a first-delivery target of May or June 2027, the aircraft represents an important step in the airline’s long-term widebody fleet renewal.
Emirates 777-9
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.
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 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
Boeing and GE Aerospace have reached an agreement to send an Emirates Boeing 777-9 to Dubai next year for a two-month route proving period.