Emirates Airline President Tim Clark says he is “cautiously optimistic” about Boeing's ability to deliver Emirates' first 777X by late 2026 or early 2027.
Speaking with Aviation Week in his first extended interview as CEO, Ortberg said that one of Boeing's priorities is improving collaboration with the FAA.
Speaking with Aviation Week, Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg says Boeing’s immediate priority is completing certification of the 737-7/10 and the 777-9.
Boeing will install new 777-9 engine thrust links as part of a package of design revisions to fix a fatigue problem in the load-transferring components.
Boeing needed extensive sleuthing to find the root cause, but its engineers have identified and corrected the issues that led to cracked 777-9 thrust links.
As Boeing gains ground among Middle East carriers—possibly including a big order from Turkish Airlines—Airbus needs to catch up to protect its market share.
Singapore Airlines Group is optimistic that its diversified network will help the flag carrier overcome macroeconomic challenges as it posts record earnings.
Claimed by Boeing as the largest widebody order in its history, Qatar Airways' blockbuster buy highlights the appetite for new equipment in the Middle East.
At 130 787s and 30 777-9s, plus options for an additional 50 787 and 777X aircraft, it is Boeing’s largest-ever order for widebodies from a single operator.
Boeing and China Airlines have said that the Taiwan-based carrier has firmed its previously announced order of 10 Boeing 777-9s and four 777-8F freighters.
Boeing’s effort to earn regulatory approval of the 777-9 continues to check off key certification requirements, with crosswind testing a recent notable step.
Korean Air is on track to secure four spare GE Aerospace GE9X engines and four GEnx-1Bs for its Boeing 777-9 and 787-10 order to enhance the fleet’s resilience.
Emirates President Tim Clark has expressed doubts about the delivery schedule for the Boeing 777X and worries about the OEM's ability to ramp up production.
If Boeing hopes to meet its 777X first delivery target in 2026, the company needs to ramp up the pace of the aircraft’s flight test and certification program.
