Boeing's 777X was supposed to lead its comeback, but it has been delayed — again. This is why that's such a big deal.

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A Qatar 777X is being built on the assembly line at Boeing's factory in Washington.
Boeing has delayed its expected 777X launch date yet again. This time, CEO Kelly Ortberg said certification issues are to blame.

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Boeing's CEO says it might have to delay its much-anticipated new plane, the 777X, once again

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Kelly Ortberg, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Boeing Company, testifies during a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing on Boeing, in Washington, DC on April 2, 2025.
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg.

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Boeing secured a new customer for its most important plane as it finally restarts production

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A China Airlines Boeing 777-300ER.
China Airlines ordered the delayed 777X in a deal worth nearly $7.4 billion to Boeing at list prices.

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See Emirates' first-ever Airbus A350, which will launch in January as the airline waits on delayed Boeing jets

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Emirates president Tim Clark onboard the Emirates A350 in economy.
Emirates president Tim Clark bashed Boeing during a ceremony for Emirates' first Airbus A350 delivery.

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See inside a test Boeing 777X, which has been further delayed to 2026 and annoyed its top customer

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Wide view of Boeing 777-9 test bed, with two rows of three blue seats on either side and instrumentation racks in the distance
The interior of a 777X testbed at the 2023 Paris Air Show.

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Boeing is raising $10 billion from 4 major banks — and could sell another $25 billion in securities

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Boeing Employees Renton Washington
Boeing announced plans to lay off 17,000 people last Friday.

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Emirates really isn't happy with Boeing — and will be having a 'serious conversation' about the latest 777X delay

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Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline, speaks during a press conference at the National Press Club June 30, 2015 in Washington, DC.
Emirates' Sir Tim Clark criticized the latest delays to the Boeing 777X.

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United executive explains why the airline hasn't bought Boeing's newest widebody plane

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People watching the 777X at an airshow.
United executive said the Boeing 777X is too big for its multi-hub network in the US.

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Boeing paused flight tests for its long-awaited 777X after finding a problem with a crucial part — a first setback for its new CEO

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A Boeing 777X readies for its flying display in front of crowds at the Farnborough Airshow, on 20th July 2022, at Farnborough, England
A Boeing 777X at 2022's Farnborough Airshow.

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See what passengers can expect onboard Boeing's upcoming 777X plane as it inches closer to certification

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An overview of the Boeing 777X cabin mockup at the Farnborough Airshow 2024
Boeing's new 777X widebody offers a suite of cabin comforts, like dimmable windows, sunset mood lighting, and a system to minimize turbulence.

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