What Happened
Airline Cites Extensive Rework Needed For Initial Aircraft
Emirates Airline President Tim Clark announced that the airline will not accept delivery of the first 10 Boeing 777-9s due to the significant rework required to bring them up to current standards. Clark stated that the aircraft, some of which were built as early as 2019, would be eight years old by the time they could be delivered, making them less desirable. Boeing has a dedicated team for incorporating changes into the 777 production, but the impact of the expected modifications has already been accounted for in the company’s financials. The news was first reported by Aviation Week.