A Boeing 777X at the Dubai Airshow [Credit: AirlineGeeks/William Derrickson]
Key Takeaways:
Boeing has officially pushed back the delivery of its long-delayed 777X widebody jet to 2027, incurring a $4.9 billion charge.
The original launch customer, Lufthansa, was expecting delivery in 2026, marking multiple delays for an aircraft initially slated for commercial service in 2020.
Primary reasons for the persistent delays include technical problems, supply chain issues, and slower-than-anticipated FAA certification, partly due to concerns over "design maturity."
Boeing's CEO expressed disappointment but affirmed that the 777X continues to perform well in flight testing, with a focus on completing development and stabilizing operations.
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.
