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Emirates’ Tim Clark says Boeing may pursue a larger 777X ("777-10") after rejecting early-build airframes; carrier awaits the fi

Emirates president Tim Clark said the airline’s rejection of early-build 777X airframes leaves the timeline for the program’s next steps unclear, but he expects Boeing to consider a larger 777X variant—provisionally described as a “777-10”—based on performance data from the extended 777-9 development. Clark is also waiting to see the first -9 results.

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2026-07-26T02:20:48.506986-07:00

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United Airlines reportedly in talks to buy up to 20 early-built Boeing 777-9 jets after Emirates balks at an initial delivery ba

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2026-07-25T22:55:12.508692-07:00

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Boeing faces B777X readiness delays as FAA accelerates B737 MAX/B787 certification and says the next narrowbody program is unlik

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2026-07-22T04:07:39.339538-07:00

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Boeing weighs multi-technology updates to lift 777X range, including MTOW changes and higher GE9X thrust

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2026-07-22T07:25:16.276989-07:00

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Emirates’ Tim Clark says Boeing may pursue a larger 777X ("777-10") after rejecting early-build airframes; carrier awaits the fi Emirates president Tim Clark said the airline’s rejection of early-build 777X airframes leaves the timeline for the program’s next steps unclear, but he expects Boeing to consider a larger 777X variant—provisionally described as a “777-10”—based on performance data from the extended 777-9 development. Clark is also waiting to see the first -9 results.

2026-07-26T02:20:48.506986-07:00

Emirates’ Tim Clark says Boeing may pursue a larger 777X ("777-10") after rejecting early-build airframes; carrier awaits the fi

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United Airlines reportedly in talks to buy up to 20 early-built Boeing 777-9 jets after Emirates balks at an initial delivery ba United Airlines is reportedly discussing an acquisition of up to 20 early-built Boeing 777-9 aircraft, according to the report, following Emirates’ refusal to accept its first delivery batch. The potential deal would shift 777-9 supply to a new customer while reshaping near-term widebody delivery plans.

2026-07-25T22:55:12.508692-07:00

United Airlines reportedly in talks to buy up to 20 early-built Boeing 777-9 jets after Emirates balks at an initial delivery ba

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United Airlines Reportedly Eyeing up to 20 Early-Build Boeing 777-9 Jets

2026-07-25T22:55:12.508692-07:00

United Airlines Reportedly Eye

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Boeing weighs multi-technology updates to lift 777X range, including MTOW changes and higher GE9X thrust Boeing is considering “multiple technologies” to improve the 777X family’s capabilities, with a focus on increasing aircraft range. The options under discussion include adjustments to maximum take-off weight (MTOW) and thrust increases using GE Aerospace’s GE9X turbofans.

2026-07-22T07:25:16.276989-07:00

Boeing weighs multi-technology updates to lift 777X range, including MTOW changes and higher GE9X thrust

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Boeing faces B777X readiness delays as FAA accelerates B737 MAX/B787 certification and says the next narrowbody program is unlik Emirates president Tim Clark said Boeing’s first B777X aircraft—produced earlier—will not be accepted due to substantial work still required after production. Separately, the FAA says it has increased Boeing-aircraft certification resources by 35%–40% and authorized airworthiness certificates for B737 MAX and B787 aircraft after the production process ends (effective July 20, 2026). Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg also indicated a successor to the B737 MAX is not expected until after financial stabilization, around the end of the decade.

2026-07-22T04:07:39.339538-07:00

Boeing faces B777X readiness delays as FAA accelerates B737 MAX/B787 certification and says the next narrowbody program is unlik

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Emirates rejects delivery of 10 early-build 777-9 aircraft due to certification-specification gaps Emirates has rejected delivery of 10 early-build Boeing 777-9 jets, saying the airframes would require extensive modifications to meet certified aircraft specifications. The decision underscores scrutiny over configuration readiness and certification compliance ahead of Emirates’ planned 777-9 entry into service.

2026-07-20T21:23:25.304863-07:00

Emirates rejects delivery of 10 early-build 777-9 aircraft due to certification-specification gaps

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Boeing 777-9 Program Reaches 50% Certification Milestone

2026-07-19T14:32:23.326388-07:00

Boeing 777-9 Program Reaches 5

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Boeing scraps a dormant 777X airframe after years of rework and storage Boeing has quietly scrapped a Boeing 777-9 airframe that sat dormant for roughly six years at an airfield north of Seattle. The stored aircraft had its engines weighed in place and missing engine components covered, underscoring a looming “massive” rework challenge for the program.

2026-07-18T18:13:22.134484-07:00

Boeing scraps a dormant 777X airframe after years of rework and storage

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