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Cathay Pacific targets late-2027 Boeing 777-9 deliveries for widebody capacity expansion

Cathay Pacific is looking toward Boeing 777-9 deliveries in late 2027, aligning the airline’s next wave of widebody capacity planning with the 777X program’s certification-and-testing timeline. The expectation reinforces carriers’ reliance on 777-9 availability for growth beyond the current fleet mix.

2026-06-15T17:34:50.608235-07:00

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LATAM weighs Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X as future B777 replacement strategy

2026-06-15T11:18:02.515299-07:00

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Boeing’s April sales surge lifts backlog above 6,200 jets as net orders nearly double year-to-date pace

2026-05-12T10:17:36.273635-07:00

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Singapore Airlines weighs 50+ widebody order between Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X

2026-06-04T03:56:32.352502-07:00

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China Southern Cargo and China Southern Airlines rack up Boeing 777 freighter commitments, spanning the 777X family and 777F opt Boeing booked another multi-jet widebody freighter deal tied to its 777X family, with additional coverage of China Southern’s cargo and airline-side orders for Boeing 777 freighters. Reported commitments include up to seven 777 cargos with options for more aircraft, alongside references to recent 777F deliveries to China Southern Cargo.

2026-06-28T00:40:08.804247-07:00

China Southern Cargo and China Southern Airlines rack up Boeing 777 freighter commitments, spanning the 777X family and 777F opt

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Cathay Pacific targets late-2027 Boeing 777-9 deliveries for widebody capacity expansion Cathay Pacific is looking toward Boeing 777-9 deliveries in late 2027, aligning the airline’s next wave of widebody capacity planning with the 777X program’s certification-and-testing timeline. The expectation reinforces carriers’ reliance on 777-9 availability for growth beyond the current fleet mix.

2026-06-15T17:34:50.608235-07:00

Cathay Pacific targets late-2027 Boeing 777-9 deliveries for widebody capacity expansion

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LATAM weighs Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X as future B777 replacement strategy LATAM is evaluating the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X to replace its future Boeing 777 fleet, signaling a major long-haul fleet decision ahead of the 777X’s certification and delivery ramp. The move comes as LATAM continues to navigate the wider widebody timetable set by the Boeing 777X and 787 programs.

2026-06-15T11:18:02.515299-07:00

LATAM weighs Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X as future B777 replacement strategy

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Liebherr sees higher-aspect-ratio and folding-wing architectures beyond Boeing 777X Aerospace supplier Liebherr says a shift toward higher-aspect-ratio wings could expand opportunities for folding-wing designs like those used on Boeing 777X. The supplier’s view points to potential future adoption where stowage and airport/wing-size constraints drive mechanism and systems demand.

2026-06-11T10:28:15.705806-07:00

Liebherr sees higher-aspect-ratio and folding-wing architectures beyond Boeing 777X

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Singapore Airlines weighs 50+ widebody order between Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X Singapore Airlines is reported to be in talks with both Airbus and Boeing for a major long-haul fleet renewal package covering at least 50 of their largest widebodies—either Airbus A350-1000s or Boeing 777Xs—according to industry sources. The discussions are framed as supporting the carrier’s next phase of growth from next decade.

2026-06-04T03:56:32.352502-07:00

Singapore Airlines weighs 50+ widebody order between Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X

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Emirates promotes Hanan Mohammed Jawad and Bakhita Al Mheiri—its first Emirati female captains—on the Boeing 777 Emirates has promoted Hanan Mohammed Jawad and Bakhita Al Mheiri to captain, marking the airline’s first Emirati female pilots to reach command. Both women progressed through Emirates’ cadet pilot pathway and now fly the Boeing 777 fleet.

2026-06-04T02:02:30.004752-07:00

Emirates promotes Hanan Mohammed Jawad and Bakhita Al Mheiri—its first Emirati female captains—on the Boeing 777

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Boeing 777-9 certification slips to early 2027 as Lufthansa expected to take launch-operator role Boeing’s widebody 777-9, long delayed, is now expected to receive FAA certification in early 2027, according to comments from the FAA chief. Lufthansa is also expected to become the launch operator, with the program reportedly surpassing 540 777-9 aircraft.

2026-06-02T04:02:10.614759-07:00

Boeing 777-9 certification slips to early 2027 as Lufthansa expected to take launch-operator role

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China Airlines approves $876M order for two additional Boeing 777Fs, expanding its 777 freighter orderbook China Airlines’ board approved the purchase of two additional Boeing 777 freighters on 26 May in a deal valued at about $876 million, adding to a November 2025 order for six Boeing freighters. The stock-exchange disclosure signals continued investment in widebody freighter capacity.

2026-05-27T19:30:12.522611-07:00

China Airlines approves $876M order for two additional Boeing 777Fs, expanding its 777 freighter orderbook

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Cathay Pacific targets late-2027 Boeing 777-9 deliveries for widebody capacity expansion

LATAM weighs Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X as future B777 replacement strategy

Boeing’s April sales surge lifts backlog above 6,200 jets as net orders nearly double year-to-date pace

Singapore Airlines weighs 50+ widebody order between Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777X

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