This delay may indicate ongoing challenges in the 777X certification process, which could impact Boeing's delivery schedule and affect Singapore Airlines' fleet expansion plans. The delay suggests that Boeing may still be working to address regulatory requirements, which could have broader implications for the aviation industry.
Carrier Pushes Back Boeing 777-9 Arrival Until After April 2027
Singapore Airlines has announced that it does not expect to take delivery of its first Boeing 777-9 during the current fiscal year, which runs through March 31, 2027. The delay is due to ongoing certification work on the long-delayed widebody. The 777X was not included in SIA’s aircraft delivery schedule for fiscal 2026-27, according to Aviation Week.
This delay may indicate ongoing challenges in the 777X certification process, which could impact Boeing's delivery schedule and affect Singapore Airlines' fleet expansion plans. The delay suggests that Boeing may still be working to address regulatory requirements, which could have broader implications for the aviation industry.
Carrier Pushes Back Boeing 777-9 Arrival Until After April 2027
Singapore Airlines has announced that it does not expect to take delivery of its first Boeing 777-9 during the current fiscal year, which runs through March 31, 2027. The delay is due to ongoing certification work on the long-delayed widebody. The 777X was not included in SIA’s aircraft delivery schedule for fiscal 2026-27, according to Aviation Week.