Stephanie Pope says TIA 4B authorization unlocks the largest remaining portion of FAA-supervised testing, although regulators now point to certification in 2027

Carrier is studying proposals for at least 50 Airbus A350-1000s or Boeing 777Xs, according to report

Lufthansa is expected to become the launch operator of the long-delayed widebody, which has accumulated more than 540 orders

Deal revives Boeing sales in the Chinese market after years of limited activity

Potential order for 200 aircraft fell short of earlier reports pointing to a much larger package tied to the Beijing summit

The aircraft took off from Everett and still displays the standard green protective coating

Older aircraft will need more extensive structural upgrades as Boeing works toward first 777-9 handovers in 2027