The Boeing B777X is now expected to enter commercial service in early 2027, delayed from 2026, per Bloomberg sources.
The delay may result in non-cash accounting charges of €2.3bn to €3.7bn for Boeing. Lufthansa Group and Emirates are adjusting fleet plans due to the postponed delivery timeline.
The B777X has faced over €10.2bn in overruns, intensified by FAA scrutiny following B737 MAX crashes.
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg noted the delay stems from extensive certification work, not new technical issues.
Kelly Ortberg shared: “As you know, even a minor schedule delay on the B777 programme has a pretty big financial impact because we’re in a reach-forward loss situation.”
