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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

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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

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

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

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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

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Boeing targets April for first flight of production 777X

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

Boeing targets April for first

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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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Emirates teases 777X cabin, shows new business‑class suites in five‑second clip Emirates released a five‑second YouTube teaser inside its 'The Success Story' video that provides the first public glimpse of its Boeing 777X cabin, showcasing new business‑class suites. The brief clip is the carrier's initial visual preview of the 777X interior configuration.

2026-01-26T07:28:09.427160-08:00

Emirates teases 777X cabin, shows new business‑class suites in five‑second clip

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GE Aerospace 2026 outlook: LEAP output rising, 777X timeline and RISE momentum After a strong 2025 of rising output, expanding services and improved execution, GE Aerospace enters 2026 with momentum across four major programs — notably accelerating LEAP production, aligning activity with the Boeing 777X certification timeline and advancing its RISE low‑emissions propulsion programme.

2026-01-22T00:35:35.494076-08:00

GE Aerospace 2026 outlook: LEAP output rising, 777X timeline and RISE momentum

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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

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

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

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