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Boeing is maintaining its confidence in the timeline for the Boeing 777X, projecting deliveries to commence next year. Despite previous delays and skepticism from some airlines, Justin Hale, Boeing's Customer Leader for 777Xs and Freighters, expressed assurance about meeting a 2026 service entry during a presentation at the Paris Air Show.
Hale highlighted the 777X's role in replacing high-capacity aircraft like the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380. The new plane is "uniquely positioned in a changing widebody landscape," offering up to 426 seats with its -9 variant. The closest competitor, the A350-1000, accommodates up to 376 passengers.
Addressing customer concerns, particularly from Emirates who anticipates receiving their planes by 2027, Hale noted that "Emirates is not our first delivery airplane." He emphasized regular communication with customers about progress and certification status: "Every two weeks, we have direct phone calls with all of those customers as a group and then we meet individually with them continuously as well."
