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Boeing begins production on 777-8 Freighter in Everett
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WASHINGTON, JUL 22 – Boeing begins manufacturing 777-8 Freighter at Everett with carbon fiber spars to improve fuel efficiency by 30% and reduce noise by 60%, backed by 59 orders so far.
- On Monday, Boeing marked the start of production for the 777-8 Freighter at its Everett facility by initiating the first drill into a wing spar.
- This milestone follows the 2022 program launch and a shift in delivery from 2027 to an expected 2028 start due to development delays.
- The wing spars, each measuring 108 feet in length and weighing 2,500 pounds, were produced nearby using an extensive amount of carbon fiber tape equivalent to the distance from Everett to Montana, and will be incorporated into the initial wing assemblies.
- Jason Clark said the first hole symbolizes years of development and innovation, while Ben Linder called this airplane one that "will change economics for operators."
- Boeing's 59 firm orders and expectations for 30% better fuel efficiency suggest the 777-8 Freighter will advance cargo operations once delivered in 2028.
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Boeing kicks off production of 777-8 freighter, the Seattle Times reports
(Reuters) -Boeing has kicked off production of its newest freight carrier, the 777-8, the Seattle Times reported on Tuesday. The aircraft, which has a revenue payload of 112.3 tonnes, was first announced in 2022 at the White House. Boeing had then said that Qatar Airways would be the first customer, with an order for 34 jets and options for 16 more, and a total purchase price of $20 billion. While Boeing originally said they expect to deliver th…
Boeing Begins Production of 777-8 Freighter in Everett
Seattle, July 24 - Boeing marked a significant milestone in its manufacturing journey by officially commencing production of the 777-8 Freighter, its newest cargo aircraft, at its Everett, Washington, facility, as reported by the Seattle Times. This event, symbolized by the drilling of the first hole in a 108-foot wing spar, represents a pivotal step forward for Boeing’s 777X program, which has faced years of delays due to certification challeng…
Boeing has started production of the 777-8 freighter. The first delivery is now planned for 2028 – one year later than originally planned.
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