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Emirates backs a larger 777X, pauses A350‑1000 orders; adds 65 777‑9s as 777X backlog hits 270

Emirates President Tim Clark said the carrier is confident in the business case for a larger 777X and has commissioned a feasibility study into a 777‑10 as an A380 replacement, while pausing A350‑1000 buys over engine durability concerns and adding 65 777‑9s to bring its 777X backlog to 270.

2025-11-17T18:32:49.414873-08:00

Reuters

Boeing forecasts 737 and 787 delivery growth and cash generation in 2026 as 777X certification advances

2025-12-02T07:02:45.832894-08:00

AINonline

Boeing insists 777X will be worth the wait as 777‑9 appears at Dubai Airshow

2025-11-16T03:53:18.029962-08:00

The Air Current

FAA approves Boeing 777X Phase‑3 flight tests, advancing delayed certification

2025-11-10T14:58:03.112565-08:00

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Boeing pins 737 MAX 10 certification to late‑2026 as 777X timetable slips Boeing says it expects 737 MAX 10 certification in late 2026 and anticipates a 777X Type Inspection Authorization in 4Q2025/1Q2026, even as company statements and reporting push full 777X type certification and deliveries into 2027 amid admission the 777‑9 programme is behind schedule.

2025-12-09T23:36:44.241584-08:00

Boeing pins 737 MAX 10 certification to late‑2026 as 777X timetable slips

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Boeing forecasts 737 and 787 delivery growth and cash generation in 2026 as 777X certification advances Boeing's CFO Jay Malave said the company expects year‑over‑year delivery growth for the 737 and 787 in 2026 and to return to positive cash generation that year after a projected $2 billion cash burn in 2025. The outlook improves as Boeing advances 777X certification.

2025-12-02T07:02:45.832894-08:00

Boeing forecasts 737 and 787 delivery growth and cash generation in 2026 as 777X certification advances

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LATAM evaluates Boeing 777X and Airbus A350-1000 to replace 777-300ER fleet LATAM Airlines is assessing replacements for its Boeing 777-300ER fleet and has identified the not-yet-certificated Boeing 777X family and the Airbus A350-1000 as leading options. The carrier said any decision will depend on certification timelines, commercial case and fleet-readiness factors.

2025-11-20T08:50:12.298772-08:00

LATAM evaluates Boeing 777X and Airbus A350-1000 to replace 777-300ER fleet

The Air Current

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Emirates backs a larger 777X, pauses A350‑1000 orders; adds 65 777‑9s as 777X backlog hits 270 Emirates President Tim Clark said the carrier is confident in the business case for a larger 777X and has commissioned a feasibility study into a 777‑10 as an A380 replacement, while pausing A350‑1000 buys over engine durability concerns and adding 65 777‑9s to bring its 777X backlog to 270.

2025-11-17T18:32:49.414873-08:00

Emirates backs a larger 777X, pauses A350‑1000 orders; adds 65 777‑9s as 777X backlog hits 270

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Boeing insists 777X will be worth the wait as 777‑9 appears at Dubai Airshow Boeing will present the long‑delayed 777‑9 at the Dubai Airshow, marking the 777X programme’s 12th anniversary. The company says meticulous preparation has readied the jet for the display and to showcase tangible progress toward certification and customer deliveries amid long‑running schedule slippage.

2025-11-16T03:53:18.029962-08:00

Boeing insists 777X will be worth the wait as 777‑9 appears at Dubai Airshow

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Boeing moves 33 777X orders to 'unlikely to close' bucket; first delivery slips to 2027 Boeing has reclassified 33 777X orders as 'unlikely to close', moving them into an accounting bucket and reducing the programme's firm backlog to 473 aircraft. The company also pushed first customer delivery out to 2027, extending delays for the long‑delayed 777X widebody.

2025-11-14T11:38:37.793456-08:00

Boeing moves 33 777X orders to 'unlikely to close' bucket; first delivery slips to 2027

Reuters

Singapore Airlines says 777-9 delivery delay will not have major impact Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong said the carrier does not expect the delivery delay of Boeing 777-9 aircraft to have a major impact, indicating existing fleet plans can absorb the slippage as Boeing's 777X programme continues to face certification and schedule uncertainty.

2025-11-13T18:21:32.360530-08:00

Singapore Airlines says 777-9 delivery delay will not have major impact

The Air Current

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FAA approves Boeing 777X Phase‑3 flight tests, advancing delayed certification The FAA has approved Boeing to begin Phase‑3 Type Inspection Authorization flight tests for the 777X, moving the long‑delayed super‑twin into final, regulator‑witnessed 'for‑credit' flight testing. The milestone signals progress, but roughly a year of work remains before full certification.

2025-11-10T14:58:03.112565-08:00

FAA approves Boeing 777X Phase‑3 flight tests, advancing delayed certification

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Emirates backs a larger 777X, pauses A350‑1000 orders; adds 65 777‑9s as 777X backlog hits 270

Boeing forecasts 737 and 787 delivery growth and cash generation in 2026 as 777X certification advances

Boeing insists 777X will be worth the wait as 777‑9 appears at Dubai Airshow

FAA approves Boeing 777X Phase‑3 flight tests, advancing delayed certification

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