#777-9
Delayed Again: Boeing 777X Certification Setback Puts 2027 Deliveries At Risk
The biggest twinjet of all time is still hitting turbulence.
Progress: 1st Boeing 777-9 Production Aircraft Flies Before Lufthansa Delivery
In a statement to Simple Flying, Boeing told us that on Thursday, May 7th, the planemaker flew, for the first time, a 77...
Why The Boeing 777-9 Can't Fly Its Most Important Routes Without This Certification
A closer look at what the 777X will need to accomplish before being fully ready for commercial airline service.
Progress: 1st Boeing 777-9 Production Aircraft Takes Flight Ahead Of Lufthansa Delivery
The overdue jetliner nears delivery day.
777X Surgery: Boeing Faces Costly Rework On Roughly 30 Stored Jets
Boeing anticipates it will take years because the amount of work required and the time it will take will depend on how o...
Confirmed: Boeing 777X To Enter Service In 2027 After 7-Year & $15 Billion Delay
Boeing says the long-delayed aircraft remains on track for Lufthansa service in 2027.
Why Did Boeing Already Build Over 20 Examples Of The 777-9?
The Boeing 777-9 is not due to enter commercial service until 2027.
Boeing 777-9 Brakes Reach 2,500 Degrees In Critical Aborted Takeoff Test
Boeing has successfully conducted a critical rejected takeoff (RTO) test for its new 777-9, demonstrating the aircraft’s...
Is It True That The Boeing 777X Doesn't Need Reverse Thrust To Come To A Full Stop?
Boeing’s 777X can stop without reverse thrust, but proving it is brutally complex.
Boeing's 777X Just Hit A Key Certification Gate: What "Production-Standard" Really Means
The aircraft is set to enter commercial service in 2027.
7 Aircraft With The Largest Wingspans Ever Built
These aircraft dwarf many modern airliners.
The Main Features That Made The Boeing 777 A Long-Haul Leader
Why the Boeing 777 is the most successful widebody airliner of all time.
Why This Airline Isn't Worried About The Boeing 777X's Lengthy Delays
While many airlines have frantically altered plans due to constant Boeing delays, one airline is remaining totally calm,...
Boeing 777-9 Hits Massive FAA Milestone: Is The Long Wait Finally Over?
With this green light from the FAA, Boeing is one step closer to its goal of certifying its long-awaited 777-9 aircraft.
Why In The World Did A Boeing 777X Fly To Kona Airport?
The largest aircraft to visit Kona in recent years.
Lufthansa CEO Confident 1st Boeing 777X Will Be Delivered In 2027
As Lufthansa prepares to welcome its first Boeing 777-9 in 2027, the airline's CEO remains cautiously optimistic, but th...
Is It True That The Boeing 777X’s Windows Are Larger Than The 787 Dreamliner’s?
Exploring the updates made to the Boeing 777's interior.
Here’s How Much Bigger The Boeing 777X Is Compared To The 777
The Boeing 777-9 is larger than the 777-300ER but has a stated reduced range and lower passenger count, while being larg...
Boeing 777: Inside The Most‑Built Widebody Twinjet Ever
The interior design and engineering of the industry's most successful widebody airliner.
Another Setback? Boeing Identifies New Engine Durability Issue On The 777X
Will the latest issue with the Boeing 777X lead to another delay?