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The Boeing 777-9 lines up on Runway 24 at Farnborough (Image: UK Aviation Media)

Boeing pushes 777X entry into service back to 2026 as it cuts staff

12/10/2024 < 1 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

Boeing has pushed the delivery of its newest aircraft, the Boeing 777-9 (777X), back to 2026 as it struggles to deal with industrial action on top of production delays. The news came in an email from Boeing Chief Executive Kelly Ortberg who told staff that they had informed airlines that [read more]

Boeing pauses 777-9 testing after structural component failure

21/08/2024 < 1 minute read
Written by: UK Aviation News

Boeing has paused the testing of its newest aircraft, the Boeing 777-9 (777X) and a structural component was found to have failed in a post flight inspection. According to industry magazine, The Air Current, Boeing discovered a “severed thrust link” in a routine inspection after the aircraft had flown from [read more]

Boeing and Korean Air announced today the airline's intent to purchase up to 50 of Boeing's highly fuel-efficient widebody airplanes, including 20 777-9s and 20 787-10s with options for 10 more of the largest 787 Dreamliner variant.

Korean Air commits to 50 Boeing widebodies

22/07/2024 < 1 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

On the first day of the Farnborough Airshow, Korean Air signed a letter of intent (LoI) to purchase 50 Boeing wide-body airlines including the Boeing 777-9 (777X). The deal will see Korean Air expand its fleet to meet market demand on its European and North American routes with 20 Boeing [read more]

Boeing 777X: Up close and personal in pictures

20/07/2022 5 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

One of the star attractions of this year’s Farnborough International Airshow is the Boeing 777X, or to give it its proper name, Boeing 777-9 and we got the chance to get on board and check out Boeing’s latest giant for ourselves. As soon as you step on board the 777-9 [read more]