A Boeing 777X at the Dubai Airshow [Credit: AirlineGeeks/William Derrickson]
Key Takeaways:
Boeing has officially pushed back the first delivery of its 777X widebody jet to 2027, resulting in a $4.9 billion charge against its earnings.
The delay is primarily attributed to ongoing certification challenges with the FAA, including concerns over "design maturity" and past technical issues, despite the aircraft performing well in flight testing.
This marks another significant postponement for the 777X, originally expected to enter service in 2020, and impacts major customers who are now adjusting their fleet plans.
Boeing has officially pushed back delivery of its long-delayed 777X to 2027.
In an earnings report released Wednesday, the aerospace manufacturing giant recorded a $4.9 billion charge in connection with the 777X’s changing timeline. The widebody jet was supposed to be delivered to launch customer Lufthansa in 2026.
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Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of aviation. He has reported for and contributed to the Manchester Journal Inquirer, the Hartford Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer, and the Washington Examiner, with his area of focus being the intersection of business and government policy.
