Jan 29, 2025 · SEATTLE-American Aerospace Giant Boeing Company announcement naming Lufthansa (LH) as the inaugural operator of the 777-9 (777X) aircraft marks a pivotal development in the aviation industry’s evolution.Brian West, Boeing’s Chief Financial Officer, made this significant declaration on January 28, 2025, settling previous speculation about Emirates Airline’s (EK) potential position as the ...

5 days ago · Allegris will be rolled out on Lufthansa Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X flights. However, deliveries for the first B777X are now five years behind schedule. Boeing faced similar delays regarding the MAX 10, also due to certification delays. Boeing grounded its B777-9 test fleet after they discovered issues surrounding thrust link failures ...

Jan 31, 2025 · Expected Boeing 777X Launch Customer Speculations . Aviation analysts had widely speculated that either Lufthansa or Dubai-based Emirates would be the first airline to take delivery of the Boeing 777-9. The 777-9 is the larger variant of the Boeing 777X family, which also includes the smaller 777-8.

Lufthansa is set to be the first airline to fly the 777X, Boeing's much-delayed newest jet. CEO Kelly Ortberg said on an earnings call this week that the German carrier would get the first plane ...

Jan 31, 2025 · Lufthansa (LH, Frankfurt International) will be the launch customer of the B777X family with the first delivery taking place in 2026, Boeing’s management said during the company’s 2024 fourth quarter investors call.. Kelly Ortberg, president and chief executive of Boeing, said that "the first 777X delivery is to Lufthansa", while also referring to the "seat challenges" that the German ...

Jan 30, 2025 · The confirmation that German airline Lufthansa will be the first to operate the Boeing 777X—the largest twin-engine aircraft ever built—puts an end to speculation about whether Emirates Airline would receive the first unit of this model.

Jan 30, 2025 · Boeing said during a recent earnings conference that Lufthansa will be the first to operate the much-anticipated Boeing 777-9 as part of the Boeing 777X program, according to Aerospace Global News. This news clarifies long-standing speculation about the aircraft's maiden delivery, which has been delayed due to several certification issues.

Feb 3, 2025 · Boeing said during a recent earnings conference that Lufthansa will be the first to operate the much-anticipated and long-awaited Boeing 777-9 - the first passenger variant of the 777X program. This news clarifies long-standing speculation about the aircraft's maiden delivery, and who the type’s global launch customer will actually be.

Jan 29, 2025 · German carrier Lufthansa will be the first customer to receive Boeing’s 777-9 aircraft after it completes certification with the Federal Aviation Administration. Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg confirmed the news when asked about the 777X’s first-class cabin seat certifications during Boeing’s Q4 earnings call.

Jan 29, 2025 · It was widely expected that either Lufthansa or Dubai-based Emirates would take delivery of the first Boeing 777-9, which forms part of the 777X program alongside the smaller 777-8. Boeing recently restarted 777X test flights after a five-month delay, resulting from the discovery of a problem with thrust links during maintenance checks.