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FAA Phase 4A Clears Boeing 777‑19 for Extended Testing, Turns 2027 EIS into a Scheduling Race

FAA Phase 4A approval authorises Boeing's 777‑19 to begin intensive 'for‑score' ground and flight testing, shifting the programme's 2027 entry‑into‑service from a technical unknown to a scheduling race. The move reduces technical uncertainty but puts pressure on test throughput, supplier readiness and delivery sequencing ahead of 2027.

2026-03-30T05:55:51.485342-07:00

Reuters

Korean Air finalises $36.2bn order for 103 Boeing jets — 20 777-9s, 25 787-10s, 50 737-10s and eight 777-8 freighters

2026-03-26T02:19:49.690265-07:00

FlightGlobal

Boeing moves 777 freighter pipeline forward as Ethiopian leases two IAI-converted 777-300ERs for Q2 2028 delivery

2026-03-24T02:40:02.553686-07:00

The Air Current

FAA clears Boeing 777‑9 to begin Phase 4A certification testing

2026-03-18T09:54:44.492197-07:00

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FAA Phase 4A Clears Boeing 777‑19 for Extended Testing, Turns 2027 EIS into a Scheduling Race FAA Phase 4A approval authorises Boeing's 777‑19 to begin intensive 'for‑score' ground and flight testing, shifting the programme's 2027 entry‑into‑service from a technical unknown to a scheduling race. The move reduces technical uncertainty but puts pressure on test throughput, supplier readiness and delivery sequencing ahead of 2027.

2026-03-30T05:55:51.485342-07:00

FAA Phase 4A Clears Boeing 777‑19 for Extended Testing, Turns 2027 EIS into a Scheduling Race

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Korean Air finalises $36.2bn order for 103 Boeing jets — 20 777-9s, 25 787-10s, 50 737-10s and eight 777-8 freighters Korean Air’s board has approved a firm order for 103 Boeing aircraft — 20 777-9, 25 787-10, 50 737-10 and eight 777-8 freighters — at roughly $36.2 billion list price, with deliveries scheduled from 2026 through 2039 and a separate proposal for 21 spare engines.

2026-03-26T02:19:49.690265-07:00

Korean Air finalises $36.2bn order for 103 Boeing jets — 20 777-9s, 25 787-10s, 50 737-10s and eight 777-8 freighters

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First Boeing 777-8F Enters Final Assembly at Everett, Aiming Directly at the A350F Boeing has started final assembly of the first 777-8 Freighter at its Everett plant, completing wing-to-fuselage mating and beginning systems and wiring installation in forward and aft fuselage sections. The milestone advances Boeing's next‑generation freighter meant to compete directly with the Airbus A350F.

2026-03-24T14:58:44.655504-07:00

First Boeing 777-8F Enters Final Assembly at Everett, Aiming Directly at the A350F

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Boeing moves 777 freighter pipeline forward as Ethiopian leases two IAI-converted 777-300ERs for Q2 2028 delivery Boeing has begun wing‑body join and final assembly on the first 777‑8 Freighter at its Everett plant, marking a major production milestone. Separately, Ethiopian Airlines will lease two AerCap‑backed IAI‑converted 777‑300ER freighters, due for delivery in Q2 2028; the cluster also notes FAA approval of 787 weight upgrades that boost payload and range.

2026-03-24T02:40:02.553686-07:00

Boeing moves 777 freighter pipeline forward as Ethiopian leases two IAI-converted 777-300ERs for Q2 2028 delivery

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FAA clears Boeing 777‑9 to begin Phase 4A certification testing The FAA on March 17 cleared Boeing to begin Phase 4A (TIA Phase 4) certification testing of the long‑delayed 777‑9, permitting expanded ground and flight trials. The approval advances validation of the world's largest twinjet and improves delivery prospects and near‑term cash flow for Boeing.

2026-03-18T09:54:44.492197-07:00

FAA clears Boeing 777‑9 to begin Phase 4A certification testing

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Air France‑KLM weighs Airbus A350‑1000 and Boeing 777‑9 to replace 777‑300ER fleet Air France‑KLM is evaluating the Airbus A350‑1000 and Boeing 777‑9 as potential replacements for its Boeing 777‑300ER fleet. The assessment will shape the group’s next‑generation widebody plan and inform future delivery timing, capacity and OEM commitments.

2026-02-25T02:36:17.782733-08:00

Air France‑KLM weighs Airbus A350‑1000 and Boeing 777‑9 to replace 777‑300ER fleet

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FAA and EASA qualify first Boeing 777‑9 full‑flight simulators; courseware approval still required The FAA and EASA have granted initial qualification to the world’s first Boeing 777‑9 full‑flight simulator, installed by CAE, marking a pivotal regulatory step for the 777X program. Regulators must still approve training courseware before pilot type‑rating instruction and airline training can commence.

2026-02-19T05:05:47.357367-08:00

FAA and EASA qualify first Boeing 777‑9 full‑flight simulators; courseware approval still required

Airways Magazine

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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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FAA Phase 4A Clears Boeing 777‑19 for Extended Testing, Turns 2027 EIS into a Scheduling Race

Korean Air finalises $36.2bn order for 103 Boeing jets — 20 777-9s, 25 787-10s, 50 737-10s and eight 777-8 freighters

Boeing moves 777 freighter pipeline forward as Ethiopian leases two IAI-converted 777-300ERs for Q2 2028 delivery

FAA clears Boeing 777‑9 to begin Phase 4A certification testing

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