Deal includes 130 GE9X engines, expands Emirates' Boeing 777X backlog to 270 aircraft

Manufacturer has received approval from the FAA to begin the third phase of certification tests

Tim Clark says Boeing failed to keep Emirates informed as 777-9 certification slips again

Phase 2D will be conducted in Montana and will be used for noise testing; Lufthansa is expected to take first delivery in 2026

The FAA has approved the planemaker to begin testing focused on systems demonstrations, sources told The Air Current

Aircraft, which has not flown since 2021, is expected to join the certification program soon, according to reports

Boeing CEO says 777-9 widebody program is on track to begin deliveries in 2026

Conflicting statements also listed Emirates Airline as the launch customer. Planemaker continues to bet on entry into service in 2026

Taiwan carrier announces orders for 24 widebodies, including the 777-8F freighter

Fourth prototype WH004 flew for the first time in September 2020 and has only completed 62 cycles, according to a report