Emirates Faces Fleet Gap Amid 777X and A350 Delays
Emirates is mitigating a capacity gap caused by ongoing Boeing 777X and Airbus A350 delivery delays through a $5 billion fleet-wide retrofit program.
Jun 25, 20263 min
Airlines
GE9X Engine Durability Issue Delays 777X Certification
Boeing's 777X faces new certification delays due to a GE9X engine durability issue with an internal seal, though the 2027 delivery target holds.
May 17, 20266 min
Manufacturing
Boeing Confirms 'Years' of Rework for Stored 777-9 Aircraft
Boeing's CEO confirms that over 30 stored 777-9s require years of modifications to meet FAA standards, further delaying the widebody program to 2027.
May 3, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Boeing 777X Cleared for Final FAA Tests Ahead of 2027 Service Entry
Boeing's 777-9 has been cleared by the FAA for final certification testing, putting the delayed widebody on a path for a potential 2027 service entry.
Apr 11, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Boeing 777-9 Passes Critical FAA Rejected Takeoff Brake Test
Boeing's 777-9 passed a crucial FAA rejected takeoff test, heating brakes to 2,500°F and moving the widebody a step closer to its 2026 certification.
Apr 6, 20264 min
Safety
Boeing 777-9 Challenges A350-1000 Amid Protracted Certification Delays
Boeing's delayed 777-9 is set to challenge the established Airbus A350-1000, creating new competition in the lucrative long-haul widebody market.
Apr 4, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing Targets 2027 for 777-9 Delivery After FAA Test Clearance
Boeing's 777-9 program advances with FAA flight test clearance, now targeting a delayed 2027 entry into service against the Airbus A350-1000.
Apr 3, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing 777X Delays Shift Widebody Capacity Race Beyond 2026
Boeing's 777X certification delays push its service entry to 2027, ceding the near-term high-capacity market to the competing Airbus A350-1000.
Mar 31, 20264 min
Manufacturing
Boeing 777-9, Airbus A350-1000 Compete for Long-Haul Market Dominance
Boeing's delayed 777-9 faces Airbus's established A350-1000 in a renewed competition for dominance on ultra-long-haul intercontinental routes.
Mar 23, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Boeing 777-9 Delays to 2027 Boost Airbus A350 Widebody Sales
Boeing's 777-9 delivery is delayed to 2027 due to certification issues, pushing major customers like Emirates towards the competing Airbus A350.
Mar 14, 20264 min
Manufacturing