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Is the 777X certified?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sent a letter to Boeing saying that the manufacturer’s new 777X aircraft, currently in its testing phase, likely will not receive its certification until mid- to late-2023.
Why is 777X delayed?
Boeing has suffered a setback in its effort to win regulatory approval for the 777X, a large jet designed for long-range flights. Originally scheduled to enter service in 2020, the 777X has been delayed many times. Boeing’s chief executive said earlier this year that he did not expect certification until late 2023.
Will American order the 777X?
American Airlines, Delta, and United are considered the ‘big three’ of US commercial aviation, and have all operated previous 777 variants. However, none of them have yet placed an order for the next-generation 777X series.
How many Boeing 777X have been ordered?
320
Orders and deliveries by type and year
| Total orders | Unfilled | |
|---|---|---|
| 777-300 | 60 | – |
| 777-300ER | 838 | 9 |
| 777F | 280 | 65 |
| 777X | 320 | 320 |
What is the problem with the 777X?
The FAA highlighted several concerns on the 777X, including a flight-control incident during a test flight on Dec. 8, 2020, when the plane experienced an “uncommanded pitch event.” That meant the nose of the aircraft rose or fell as a result of the control system.
Who ordered the 777X?
Although the aircraft is still around two years away from entering service, Boeing has racked up 320 orders for the new 777X. According to Boeing’s order book, the largest number order is the 115 aircraft ordered by Emirates. We’ve taken a closer look at the current and possible future 777X orders.
What is wrong with the 777X?
Who is the launch customer for the 777X?
Boeing: Lufthansa will be a launch customer for new Boeing 777X aircraft program.
Who ordered 777X?
On July 16, Qatar Airways finalized its order for 50 777-9 aircraft, with purchase rights for 50 more 777-9s.
What airlines have the 777X?
777X Customers
- All Nippon Airways.
- British Airways.
- Cathay Pacific.
- Emirates.
- Etihad Airways.
- Lufthansa.
- Qatar Airways.
- Singapore Airlines.
When will the FAA certify the Boeing 777X?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has told Boeing Co that its planned 777X is not yet ready for a significant certification step and warned it “realistically” will not certify the airplane until mid-to-late 2023.
Why did the FAA ban the Boeing 777X?
The FAA in a May 13 letter to Boeing cited numerous concerns about lack of data and the lack of a preliminary safety assessment for the FAA to review. The 777X will be the first major jet to be certified since software flaws in two Boeing 737 MAX planes caused fatal crashes.
What is the Boeing 777X?
The 777X will be the first major jet to be certified since software flaws in two Boeing 737 MAX planes caused fatal crashes and prompted accusations of cozy relations between the company and FAA. THE BOEING CO.
Is Boeing ready for Tia readiness?
The FAA in a May 13 letter to Boeing seen by Reuters cited a number of issues in rejecting a request by the manufacturer to issue a Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) Readiness. “The aircraft is not yet ready for TIA,” the FAA wrote, declining to approve “a phased TIA of limited scope with a small number of certification flight test plans.”