Boeing’s first production Boeing 777-9 aircraft destined for Lufthansa (LH) successfully completed its inaugural test flight on May 7, marking a major breakthrough for the long-delayed 777X programme.
Lufthansa Boeing 777X
Boeing reveals 30 early-built 777X jets need modifications before delivery as certification advances through TIA Phase 4A toward 2027.
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.
The Boeing 777X is the largest twinjet in commercial aviation history and a next-generation flagship for leading carriers.
American Aerospace Giant Boeing Company announcement naming Lufthansa (LH) as the inaugural operator of the 777-9 (777X) aircraft marks a pivotal development in the aviation industry’s evolution.
Lufthansa Airlines (LH) is bracing for further delays in delivering its initial Boeing 777-9 aircraft, with CEO Jens Ritter indicating that the first one is not expected until 2026