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FAA exempts Boeing 777F from 2028 fuel-efficiency limits, enabling sales of 35 additional freighters

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The FAA will exempt Boeing’s 777F from future fuel-efficiency limits beginning in 2028, allowing the manufacturer to sell up to 35 more aircraft. The decision extends the current freighter’s availability as Boeing continues navigating the transition to its next-generation 777-8F.

Discovered 2026-09-18T02:21:05.000029-07:00 | 2026-09-18T02:21:05.000029-07:00

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  • The exemption allows Boeing to sell up to 35 additional 777Fs after the 2028 fuel-efficiency limits take effect, preserving near-term freighter capacity for operators.
  • It provides a regulatory bridge for the 777F as the current freighter’s availability is extended amid delays to the 777-8F.
  • The decision gives Boeing and cargo carriers additional time to manage the transition between the 777F and its successor.

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