The 777X Is Years Late & Has Cost Boeing Billions, But Airlines Keep Ordering It
After many years of delays and setbacks, the 777X is still receiving orders. Does this mean that airlines still see unignorable promise?
By Jacob JohnsonZimbabwe
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The Boeing 777X has been promised as the undisputed flagship of modern long-haul aviation, originally scheduled to enter revenue service around 2020. Fast-forward to 2026, and the flagship remains locked in an extended certification saga, with first customer deliveries now targeted for 2027. Seven years of delays, structural revisions, and regulatory scrutiny have transformed the program into one of the most expensive aerospace development challenges in history.
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- 67 words · 1 min read
- Published
- September 26, 2026
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- Jacob Johnson
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- Simple Flying