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Boeing 777X

by BoeingUS

Give airlines a twin-engine jet that carries 400-plus passengers on the longest routes while burning, Boeing claims, 20% less fuel per seat than the 777-300ER it replaces.

PilotStage 3 of 5

In final FAA certification: 7 test jets, 4,800+ test hours; first delivery targeted for 2027.

Updated Sep 2026Checked 11 Oct0 updates this week

Milestones

Next · 777-9 FAA type certification
  1. Launched at Dubai Airshow with 259 orders and commitmentsNov 2013Complete.
  2. 777-9 first flight25 Jan 2020Complete.
  3. Test fleet grounded: cracked engine-to-airframe linkAug 2024Complete.
  4. Flight testing resumes with redesigned link16 Jan 2025Complete.
  5. FAA approves TIA Phase 4B, the largest block of test flightsJun 2026Complete.
  6. Seventh test jet flies, dedicated to ETOPS testing29 Jul 2026Complete.
  7. 777-9 FAA type certificationTarget 2027Current milestone.
  8. First 777-9 delivery (Lufthansa expected first)Target 2027+84 mooriginally 2020Not yet reached.
  9. Emirates' first 777-9Target Q2 2027Not yet reached.
  10. 777-8 Freighter first deliveryTarget 2028+12 mooriginally 2027Not yet reached.

Most important updates

Upcoming

  1. 2027777-9 FAA type certification (next)
  2. 2027First 777-9 delivery (Lufthansa expected first)+84 mooriginally 2020
  3. Q2 2027Emirates' first 777-9
  4. 2028777-8 Freighter first delivery+12 mooriginally 2027
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