INFORMATIONALSep 01, 2026The Gulf Carriers' Next Move: Emirates, Qatar Airways and EtihadEmirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad are chasing the same prize global connecting traffic - through three completely different strategies on fleet, product, and partnerships. Here's how each is betting on Boeing's delivery delays differently, and where their approaches are converging and diverging.Read More →
NEWSAug 08, 2026Boeing's 777X Headache Just Got Worse: Lufthansa Says No ThanksLufthansa has refused to accept the earliest built Boeing 777-9 jets, following Emirates in rejecting the aging airframes amid ongoing certification delays.Read More →
NEWSJul 23, 2026The Long Way Home: Boeing's 777X Nears Certification at Farnborough 2026, And Boeing Already Wants It to Fly Even FartherAfter thirteen years of delays, Boeing's 777X is finally approaching FAA certification at Farnborough 2026, even as the manufacturer works to extend the jet's range further, contends with Emirates' refusal of its earliest-built aircraft, and racks up new freighter orders.Read More →
NEWSJul 20, 2026Boeing Dismantles Emirates-Bound 777X to Avoid Costly Rework Boeing has scrapped an Emirates-bound 777X aircraft rather than absorb the substantial rework costs required to prepare it for delivery.Read More →
NEWSJul 08, 2026Boeing Quietly Boosts 777X Range in Major Specification UpdateBoeing has increased the advertised range of its upcoming 777X family, giving airlines more flexibility on long-haul routes worldwide.Read More →
NEWSJun 24, 2026Boeing To Send Its First Production 777-9 on 11-Hour Test FlightBoeing's first production 777-9, destined for Lufthansa, will fly an 11-hour route toward the North Pole as part of certification testing.Read More →
NEWSJun 09, 2026Boeing 777X Clears Critical FAA Certification Milestone, Moving Closer to Commercial ServiceBoeing's long-delayed 777X passenger jet has cleared a major FAA certification hurdle, marking significant progress toward its commercial debut.Read More →
STORIESFeb 05, 2026Boeing Sets April 2026 Goal for First Flight of Production 777X AircraftIn a pivotal step toward the long-awaited certification of its newest widebody flagship, Boeing is targeting April 2026 for the first flight of a production-standard 777X. Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 15, 2025When Will the Boeing 777X Enter Service? Delays, Certification, and 2027 OutlookThe Boeing 777X was meant to be the crowning achievement of modern wide-body aviation: a folding-wing giant capable of carrying more passengers more efficiently than any twin-engine jet in history. Instead, the program has become a case study in aerospace endurance.Read More →
NEWSMar 06, 2024Ethiopian Airlines Becomes First African Carrier to Incorporate Boeing 777X into FleetEthiopian Airlines will become the first African carrier to have the Boeing 777X in its fleet. The airline agreed to purchase eight 777-9X aircraft, with options for up to 12 more on March 5.
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