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Boeing says the 737 MAX 10 has completed flight testing and needs three remaining company deliverables before FAA certification. The milestone is supporting fresh commercial demand, including Lufthansa’s 20-aircraft purchase-option exercise and a potential 150-jet Turkish Airlines deal, while the U.S. Air Force considers a militarized C-40 variant.
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The FAA will allow Boeing to certify up to 35 additional 777 freighters beyond the 2027 emissions cutoff, extending the current 777F’s availability by three years. The exemption provides a bridge for operators and Boeing while delays continue to push out the 777-8F freighter.
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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.
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GE Aerospace CFO Rahul Ghai said a durability issue affecting the GE9X engine’s mid-seal is not expected to delay the Boeing 777X’s planned entry into service next year. The statement provides a measure of confidence in the engine and aircraft certification timeline despite the unresolved technical issue.
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Boeing says the 737 MAX 10 has completed flight testing and needs three remaining company deliverables before FAA certification. The milestone is supporting fresh commercial demand, including Lufthansa’s 20-aircraft purchase-option exercise and a potential 150-jet Turkish Airlines deal, while the U.S. Air Force considers a militarized C-40 variant.
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CEO Kelly Ortberg said Boeing’s 737 MAX production is taking longer than expected to stabilize at 47 aircraft per month, with wing manufacturing at Renton constraining the line. A potential SPEEA engineers’ strike could further slow 737 production and halt 777-9 certification work, though Boeing maintained its 2027 777X delivery target.
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Korean Air has converted a preliminary agreement announced in August 2025 into a firm order for 103 Boeing aircraft, spanning the 737 MAX and 777X families. The deal is the South Korean carrier’s largest aircraft order and supports its fleet renewal and growth strategy.
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Boeing is advancing another contract offer to the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace as it works to avert a strike. The company is highly motivated to protect its slow 737 MAX production recovery and maintain certification progress on the MAX 10 and 777X.
Afcom, an Indian cargo airline based in Chennai, has signed a letter of intent with Boeing for up to four 777-8Fs as it prepares to expand into long-haul freighter operations. The agreement would make Afcom a prospective customer for Boeing’s new-generation freighter program.
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Dive into the world of the Boeing 777X, the aerospace giant's newest marvel in wide-body commercial aviation. Our coverage brings you a comprehensive look at the 777X's journey, from groundbreaking design features like folding wingtips and powerful GE9X engines to its anticipated role in reshaping global air travel. Stay abreast of the latest test flights, certification milestones, and airline industry responses as we track the progress and performance of this next-generation airliner.
