Cathay firms B777-9 options On 6 August 2025, Boeing announced that Cathay Pacific has firmed options for the B777-9 into firm orders. In total, the airline has firmed fourteen air...

Aircraft photo of N779XY - Boeing 777-9 - Boeing, taken by Gary Vincent at Seattle - Boeing Field / King County International (KBFI / BFI) in Washington, United States on 22 August 2025. First flying ...

Boeing and Cathay Pacific announced an order for 14 additional 777-9 aircraft on Wednesday, bringing the Hong Kong-based carrier’s total order to 35 widebodies.

Boeing is expected to conduct the maiden flight of a 777-9 aircraft this week after a nearly five-year hiatus.

Boeing has been cleared by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to begin the next phase of certification for the widebody 777-9, sources told The Air

The 777-9 certification program is expected to have its fourth test aircraft again.

Despite multiple delays, the 777X program is on track to obtain FAA type certification within a year, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said.

China Airlines has decided to diversify its fleet of next-generation long-range aircraft by choosing to buy both the Boeing 777X and the rival Airbus A350.