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Boeing expects 777X certification to slip into 2026

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Boeing has acknowledged that certification of the long-delayed 777X is likely to move into next year, extending uncertainty around the program’s entry into service. The disclosure reinforces concerns about the timeline for completing the aircraft’s certification and advancing its commercial launch.

Discovered 2026-09-17T12:35:55.297975-07:00 | 2026-09-17T12:35:55.297975-07:00

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  • The expected certification delay pushes back the 777X’s path to entry into service and complicates planning around the program’s commercial timeline.
  • Boeing’s admission highlights continued certification risk on a long-delayed widebody program, with implications for customers and the broader aircraft manufacturing pipeline.

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