The 777X is Boeing’s new flagship aircraft. While the jet was initially supposed to enter commercial service in 2020, that timeline has been pushed back considerably. In recent times, it seems like Boeing has actually made some good progress on certification, with many people believing that a mid-2026 entry into service was realistic….
Unfortunately there’s some bad news — it seems like we might not see the first 777X enter service until 2027.
There are currently around 565 orders for the 777X, so the plane is popular, though not as popular as the A350 or 787, which are lower capacity while still being long range and fuel efficient. Emirates is the single biggest customer for the 777X, as the airline has 205 of these jets on order, and is using these to replace Airbus A380s, as those jets retire.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
