A Boeing 777X at the Dubai Airshow [Credit: AirlineGeeks/William Derrickson]
Key Takeaways:
Boeing has officially delayed the delivery of its long-delayed 777X widebody jet to 2027, incurring a $4.9 billion charge.
The postponement is attributed to persistent technical problems, supply chain issues, and prolonged FAA certification challenges, including concerns over "design maturity."
This latest setback pushes deliveries for customers like Lufthansa and Emirates even further back, for a program originally slated for commercial service in 2020.
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.
