24/05/2026
The Boeing 777X was supposed to be the future of long-haul aviation.
Instead, it has become one of the most troubled aircraft programs in modern aerospace history.
Here’s how it unfolded:
• 2019 — During a pressure test, a door plug violently blew off the aircraft, triggering major safety concerns and halting certification progress.
• 2020 — Flight testing finally began… then quickly stopped after problems were discovered with the aircraft’s flight control system.
• 2024 — Boeing discovered cracks in a structural component connecting the engine to the wing during a routine inspection. The test fleet was grounded yet again.
Now fast forward to 2026:
• Around 30 completed Boeing 777X aircraft are reportedly sitting in storage.
• Some jets may already require updates before they can even be delivered.
• Boeing has reportedly absorbed more than $15 billion in losses tied to the program.
• And despite being unveiled over a decade ago, the aircraft still has not carried a single commercial passenger.
The 777X was originally expected to enter airline service in 2020.
Boeing is now targeting first delivery in 2027.
Maybe.
For many aviation insiders, the aircraft has become symbolic of Boeing’s broader engineering, certification, and production struggles over the last decade.
And yet, airlines are still waiting — because if Boeing can finally get it certified, the 777X could become one of the most capable long-haul aircraft ever built.
Would you still feel comfortable flying on the 777X once it finally enters service?
