Long-Delayed Program Reaches Significant Milestone Amid Ongoing Challenges
Boeing is planning the first flight of a 777X aircraft designed for commercial service in April 2026, according to a company document seen by Reuters. The company is currently performing fuel tests at Paine Field in Everett, Washington, with engine tests scheduled for later in February 2026. Despite facing significant challenges and delays, the 777X program has received strong interest from airlines, with over 540 firm orders as of mid-2025. The delivery of the 777X has been delayed to early 2027, and the program has had a significant financial impact on Boeing, with a $4.9 billion charge recorded in its third-quarter 2025 earnings report. This development was first reported by Reuters, as seen in AeroTime.