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777X Certification Delay

BOEING CO · 2026-09-18 · Importance 40 · Surprise 42 · In source text

The 777X certification process faces a further delay, according to CEO Kelly Ortberg’s reported comments. The delay is particularly relevant to Boeing’s large-aircraft product transition because the 777-8F freighter is reportedly not expected until 2029. GE Aerospace separately said a durability issue in the GE9X engine is not expected to affect the 777X’s planned entry into service.

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• The waiver's description cited the anticipated delay of the 777-8F until 2029. source
• GE Aerospace said a durability issue identified in the GE9X engine is not expected to affect the planned entry into service of Boeing's 777X aircraft. source

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