Overview
- Boeing scheduled the first flight of a production 777X for April 2026, according to a company document reviewed by Reuters.
- Fuel tests are underway at Paine Field on a Lufthansa-ordered 777-9, with engine tests planned later in February.
- A Reuters reporter observed the aircraft at a Boeing fuel dock in Everett, Washington.
- The program is roughly six years late with about $15 billion in charges, and certification by the FAA remains outstanding.
- Boeing still targets first delivery in early 2027 despite a disclosed GE engine issue, as firm orders exceed 540 including Emirates’ 65-jet purchase in November 2025.