Boeing Targets 2027 for 777-9 Deliveries as Certification Testing Continues
Boeing is aiming to begin 777-9 deliveries in 2027, while additional flight testing and FAA certification approvals remain ahead.
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Boeing is targeting 2027 for the first 777-9 deliveries. The aircraft still needs further flight testing, and the Federal Aviation Administration must approve a redesigned engine seal before it can certify the type, according to the report.
Key details
- Boeing still needs FAA approval for additional 777-9 flight testing.
- The FAA's certification decision depends on its approval of a redesigned engine seal.
Boeing is aiming to begin delivering the 777-9 in 2027.
Why it matters
FAA approval of the additional tests and redesigned seal forms part of the path to certification for Boeing's new widebody aircraft. The 2027 delivery target gives airlines and aviation workers a stated timeframe to follow as testing continues.
What happens next
Boeing's 777-9 testing and certification work will shape progress toward its planned delivery start. What milestone will you be watching next?
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