Fifth 777-9 First Flight Takeoff

Boeing's fifth 777-9X takes off from Paine Field in Washington state. (Photo: Marian Lockhart/Boeing)

Zach Vasile

Wednesday, August 06, 2025 at 11:21 AM ET

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Zach Vasile

Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of commercial 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.