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June 27, 2021 9:24 pm ET -
Boeing 777X Certification Delayed To 2023 After FAA Notification
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sent a letter to Boeing saying that the manufacturer’s new 777X aircraft, currently in its testing phase, likely will not receive its certification until mid- to late-2023. The FAA has blocked Boeing from moving forward…
April 26, 2021 10:11 am ET -
Cathay Pacific Could Shrink Boeing 777X Order
Hong Kong's largest airline, Cathay Pacific, plans to reduce its order of Boeing 777-9Xs from 21 aircraft to 10-15 aircraft, according to a report from the South China Morning Post. Two internal sources briefed on the issue stated that the…
September 29, 2020 6:00 am ET -
FAA Certifies the GE9X Powerplant
On Monday, GE Aviation announced the Federal Aviation Administration has certified its new GE9X engine, built specifically for Boeing’s new 777X aircraft. Although the company hit some snags along the way, the certification is a huge step forward in developing…
July 29, 2020 11:45 am ET -
Boeing Confirms 747 End, Production Rate Reduction for Most Programs
Boeing announced today its results for the second quarter of the year and it comes as no surprise that the balance continues to be negative, even with the significant contribution of Boeing Defense & Space and Boeing Global Services. With…
July 9, 2020 5:31 pm ET -
Emirates Expects Further Delay in 777X, Looks to Swap With…
Emirates, Boeing's biggest 777X customer with 115 firm orders, expects another delay with deliveries due to the ongoing novel Coronavirus pandemic. The airline no longer expects to receive its first 777X next year, Emirates chief operating officer (COO) Adel Al…