Lufthansa will be the launch customer for the Boeing B777X family, with the first delivery scheduled for 2026, as announced during Boeing’s fourth quarter investors call in 2024.
Boeing is addressing structural issues in its B777-9 test fleet, which recently led to the grounding of the aircraft due to thrust link failures.
Lufthansa has ordered twenty B777-9s and seven B777-8F freighters for its cargo operations, contributing to a total of 540 orders for the B777X family from twelve customers.
Emirates holds the largest order in the B777X family with thirty-five B777-8s and 170 B777-9s, reflecting strong interest in Boeing’s latest aircraft models.
