Boeing's 777X clears its final technical certification hurdle as the FAA moves toward type certificate issuance, plus five other aviation stories shaping the week.
TowerBoeing's 777X refines the electrochromic window technology introduced on the 787 Dreamliner with faster dimming, smoother light control, and larger glass panels.
TowerBoeing's 777X faces another certification delay over folding wingtip testing, pushing first deliveries to 2027 or later.
TowerBoeing has thirty stored 777X jets requiring extensive rework before delivery, adding pressure to a program already years behind schedule.
TowerBoeing has 30+ undelivered 777X jets in storage, built to outdated specs during years of certification delays.
TowerThe Boeing 777X beats the 777-300ER not on range but on fuel burn, saving airlines over $8 million per airframe annually.
TowerBoeing's first production 777-9 has completed its maiden flight from Paine Field, moving Lufthansa's launch delivery closer to reality.
TowerThe Boeing 777 marks 30 years as the best-selling long-haul widebody in commercial aviation history, with over 2,000 deliveries.
TowerBoeing's 777X program faces $15 billion in overruns and seven years of delays, with Lufthansa service entry now targeted for 2027.
TowerThe five most fuel-efficient widebody aircraft in 2026 ranked, from the A330neo to the Boeing 777X.
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