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Inside Boeing's 98‑acre Everett factory: home to the 767, 777, KC‑46 and 777X

A tour of Boeing’s 98‑acre Everett factory shows where the 767, 777, KC‑46 tanker and 777X are assembled, and reveals the scale and integration of widebody production operations — the physical hub for multiple Boeing programs and a bellwether for manufacturing throughput.

2026-02-12T08:13:36.513921-08:00

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Boeing schedules first flight of a production 777X for April 2026; certification targeted H2 2026

2026-02-03T17:54:29.723836-08:00

Reuters

Boeing to begin H1 deliveries of higher‑MTOW 787‑9/787‑10 offering more range or cargo

2026-02-03T20:13:35.813443-08:00

FlightGlobal

From the CF6 to GE9X: how next‑generation engines could reshape airline economics and operations

2026-02-01T23:52:36.340528-08:00

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Inside Boeing's 98‑acre Everett factory: home to the 767, 777, KC‑46 and 777X A tour of Boeing’s 98‑acre Everett factory shows where the 767, 777, KC‑46 tanker and 777X are assembled, and reveals the scale and integration of widebody production operations — the physical hub for multiple Boeing programs and a bellwether for manufacturing throughput.

2026-02-12T08:13:36.513921-08:00

Inside Boeing's 98‑acre Everett factory: home to the 767, 777, KC‑46 and 777X

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Silk Way West to begin transition to A350F and 777-8F freighters from 2028 Silk Way West Airlines plans a second phase of fleet modernisation starting in 2028 that will introduce Airbus A350F and Boeing 777-8F freighters as it refreshes its long‑haul capacity. The carrier has also taken delivery of its fourth of six Boeing 777Fs (registration VP‑BAU).

2026-02-05T02:07:53.002055-08:00

Silk Way West to begin transition to A350F and 777-8F freighters from 2028

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Boeing to begin H1 deliveries of higher‑MTOW 787‑9/787‑10 offering more range or cargo Boeing will begin delivering upgraded 787‑9 and 787‑10 Dreamliners in the first half of the year, featuring a higher maximum take‑off weight that lets operators choose increased range or expanded cargo capacity. The lead aircraft is in final assembly and they're nearing certification; Boeing expects 777X certification in H2.

2026-02-03T20:13:35.813443-08:00

Boeing to begin H1 deliveries of higher‑MTOW 787‑9/787‑10 offering more range or cargo

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Boeing schedules first flight of a production 777X for April 2026; certification targeted H2 2026 Boeing plans the first flight of a production 777X in April 2026 and expects certification in the second half of 2026, with first deliveries slated next year. Production airframes will support flight testing as the jet is pitched to meet rising widebody demand in Southeast Asia.

2026-02-03T17:54:29.723836-08:00

Boeing schedules first flight of a production 777X for April 2026; certification targeted H2 2026

Reuters

Boeing targets April for first flight of production 777X

2026-02-03T17:54:29.723836-08:00

Boeing targets April for first

FlightGlobal

CAE to deploy Asia‑Pacific’s first Boeing 777X 7000XR full‑flight simulator in Singapore ahead of entry into service CAE will deploy the Asia‑Pacific's first Boeing 777X 7000XR full‑flight simulator at its Singapore‑CAE Flight Training centre. The unit is being installed to provide advanced, regionally available 777X type‑rating and operator training ahead of the jet's entry into commercial service.

2026-02-03T17:34:44.321283-08:00

CAE to deploy Asia‑Pacific’s first Boeing 777X 7000XR full‑flight simulator in Singapore ahead of entry into service

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From the CF6 to GE9X: how next‑generation engines could reshape airline economics and operations The CF6's 1971 entry on the DC‑10 marked GE's first major commercial engine success and helped define long‑haul economics. GE says the GE9X will be the most‑tested engine programme in its history — underscoring how next‑generation propulsion can shift fuel burn, maintenance and airline operational planning.

2026-02-01T23:52:36.340528-08:00

From the CF6 to GE9X: how next‑generation engines could reshape airline economics and operations

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Boeing finds GE9X durability issue on 777‑9; GE says 2027 deliveries remain on track Boeing has identified a durability problem with GE Aerospace's GE9X engines during fresh inspections of 777‑9 test hardware. GE says the issue is under review but will not, at present, threaten the planemaker’s 2027 delivery timeline — though the fault raises the risk of further programme delays.

2026-01-27T11:54:03.356094-08:00

Boeing finds GE9X durability issue on 777‑9; GE says 2027 deliveries remain on track

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Inside Boeing's 98‑acre Everett factory: home to the 767, 777, KC‑46 and 777X

Boeing schedules first flight of a production 777X for April 2026; certification targeted H2 2026

Boeing to begin H1 deliveries of higher‑MTOW 787‑9/787‑10 offering more range or cargo

From the CF6 to GE9X: how next‑generation engines could reshape airline economics and operations

News Timeline