Loading video...

Video Failed to Load

There was a problem loading this video. This could be due to a temporary network issue or the video might be unavailable.

NEW SETBACK FOR BOEING'S 777X PROGRAM The FAA has indicated that certification of the Boeing 777X is now unlikely in 2026, pushing the aircraft even further beyond its already lengthy delay. Boeing had been targeting FAA approval around October 2026, but the regulator now expects the 777X to be... certified only after the 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10 complete their certification campaigns. The world's largest twin-engine airliner was officially launched in 2013 and was originally expected to enter service in 2020. If certification slips into 2027, the program will be more than 7 years late and nearly 14 years removed from launch before carrying its first passengers. Despite the latest delay, Boeing insists there are no new technical issues with the aircraft. Instead, the company says the prolonged timeline is largely the result of the FAA's significantly more rigorous certification process introduced after the 737 MAX crisis. 📹: dfwspottershow more

Turbine Traveller

83,704 subscribers

118,168 views • 2 months ago •via X (Twitter)

News & Politics Science & Technology Finance

Anya Rossi• Live Now

Private livecam show

0 Comments

No comments available

Comments from the original post will appear here

Related Videos

SOUTHWEST CEO SAYS BOEING 737 MAX 7 CERTIFICATION LIKELY AROUND AUGUST 2026 Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan expects the long-delayed Boeing 737 MAX 7 to be certified around August 2026, with the airline planning to launch operations in Q1 2027. Boeing is ramping up MAX production, but certification of the MAX 7 and MAX 10 remains delayed by an engine de-icing issue. Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg also expects both models to be certified in 2026.

SOUTHWEST CEO SAYS BOEING 737 MAX 7 CERTIFICATION LIKELY AROUND AUGUST 2026 Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan expects the long-delayed Boeing 737 MAX 7 to be certified around August 2026, with the airline planning to launch operations in Q1 2027. Boeing is ramping up MAX production, but certification of the MAX 7 and MAX 10 remains delayed by an engine de-icing issue. Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg also expects both models to be certified in 2026.

Turbine Traveller

143,237 views • 8 months ago

The Boeing 777X is now 6 years overdue—and counting. Launched in 2013, it was meant to fly passengers by 2020. Now, first deliveries are pushed to 2026. Engine issues, certification delays, and structural faults grounded its progress. Is this the biggest delay in modern aviation? 📹: Portland Aviation(YouTube)

The Boeing 777X is now 6 years overdue—and counting. Launched in 2013, it was meant to fly passengers by 2020. Now, first deliveries are pushed to 2026. Engine issues, certification delays, and structural faults grounded its progress. Is this the biggest delay in modern aviation? 📹: Portland Aviation(YouTube)

Turbine Traveller

435,233 views • 1 year ago

FAA RESTORES BOEING'S FULL 737 MAX & 787 AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATION AUTHORITY The FAA has announced that Boeing will once again be responsible for issuing final airworthiness certificates for all new 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner aircraft starting next week, ending years of direct federal control. The decision follows months of side-by-side inspections, during which FAA inspectors and Boeing reached consistent safety findings before aircraft deliveries. The FAA took over final certification of the 737 MAX after the 2018 and 2019 fatal crashes, and removed Boeing's authority for the 787 in 2022 over production quality concerns. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said the move reflects confidence in Boeing's safety processes, while emphasizing that FAA inspectors will remain embedded at Boeing's factories to oversee production and identify issues earlier. The announcement comes as the FAA also continues easing Boeing's 737 MAX production cap, which has increased from 38 to 47 aircraft per month following manufacturing improvements after the January 2024 Alaska Airlines door plug accident.

FAA RESTORES BOEING'S FULL 737 MAX & 787 AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATION AUTHORITY The FAA has announced that Boeing will once again be responsible for issuing final airworthiness certificates for all new 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner aircraft starting next week, ending years of direct federal control. The decision follows months of side-by-side inspections, during which FAA inspectors and Boeing reached consistent safety findings before aircraft deliveries. The FAA took over final certification of the 737 MAX after the 2018 and 2019 fatal crashes, and removed Boeing's authority for the 787 in 2022 over production quality concerns. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said the move reflects confidence in Boeing's safety processes, while emphasizing that FAA inspectors will remain embedded at Boeing's factories to oversee production and identify issues earlier. The announcement comes as the FAA also continues easing Boeing's 737 MAX production cap, which has increased from 38 to 47 aircraft per month following manufacturing improvements after the January 2024 Alaska Airlines door plug accident.

Turbine Traveller

34,154 views • 22 days ago

NEW UPDATE: The Federal Aviation Administration has approved Boeing to proceed with TIA Phase 4B certification testing for the 777X, unlocking the largest remaining portion of flight test work needed for type certification. According to Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Stephanie Pope, the authorization enables expanded testing in avionics, stability and control, and human factors—key final areas before certification. Pope noted this is the last major TIA phase, though not yet complete, with the FAA still requiring extensive additional test points before type certification is issued. The 777-9 campaign, now years behind schedule, has been slowed by multiple technical issues and heightened FAA scrutiny following the 737 MAX crisis, with certification now targeted for next year at the earliest.

NEW UPDATE: The Federal Aviation Administration has approved Boeing to proceed with TIA Phase 4B certification testing for the 777X, unlocking the largest remaining portion of flight test work needed for type certification. According to Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Stephanie Pope, the authorization enables expanded testing in avionics, stability and control, and human factors—key final areas before certification. Pope noted this is the last major TIA phase, though not yet complete, with the FAA still requiring extensive additional test points before type certification is issued. The 777-9 campaign, now years behind schedule, has been slowed by multiple technical issues and heightened FAA scrutiny following the 737 MAX crisis, with certification now targeted for next year at the earliest.

Turbine Traveller

83,779 views • 2 months ago

FAA ORDERS INSPECTIONS OF HUNDREDS OF BOEING 737 MAX JETS AFTER CRACKS FOUND ON OLDER 737s The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered inspections of certain Boeing 737 MAX 8, 737 MAX 9, and 737 MAX8-200 aircraft after cracks were discovered in the structural reinforcement, known as the bear strap, around the forward service door on some older Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG) aircraft. The airworthiness directive affects 471 aircraft in the U.S. and 1,429 worldwide. Importantly, no cracks have been found on any 737 MAX aircraft so far. However, the FAA is requiring inspections to detect and repair any potential cracking before it becomes a safety concern. According to Boeing, operators of 737 NG aircraft were first notified of the issue in 2019. In 2024, the company expanded the inspection program to the 737 MAX family because the aircraft share a similar design and manufacturing process. Boeing says it is continuing to investigate the root cause of the cracking and develop measures to prevent it on future aircraft. Southwest Airlines, one of the world's largest 737 operators, says it is reviewing the directive and will carry out the required inspections within the FAA's specified timeline.

FAA ORDERS INSPECTIONS OF HUNDREDS OF BOEING 737 MAX JETS AFTER CRACKS FOUND ON OLDER 737s The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered inspections of certain Boeing 737 MAX 8, 737 MAX 9, and 737 MAX8-200 aircraft after cracks were discovered in the structural reinforcement, known as the bear strap, around the forward service door on some older Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG) aircraft. The airworthiness directive affects 471 aircraft in the U.S. and 1,429 worldwide. Importantly, no cracks have been found on any 737 MAX aircraft so far. However, the FAA is requiring inspections to detect and repair any potential cracking before it becomes a safety concern. According to Boeing, operators of 737 NG aircraft were first notified of the issue in 2019. In 2024, the company expanded the inspection program to the 737 MAX family because the aircraft share a similar design and manufacturing process. Boeing says it is continuing to investigate the root cause of the cracking and develop measures to prevent it on future aircraft. Southwest Airlines, one of the world's largest 737 operators, says it is reviewing the directive and will carry out the required inspections within the FAA's specified timeline.

Turbine Traveller

40,490 views • 2 days ago

NEW ISSUE HITS BOEING 777X PROGRAM Boeing has identified a new durability issue affecting the GE9X engines powering the long-delayed 777-9, adding to the program’s ongoing technical challenges. The issue was discovered during a recent engine inspection and confirmed by Boeing during its full-year earnings briefing. Boeing says it is working closely with GE Aerospace, which has launched an on-wing inspection program while the root cause is analyzed and corrective actions are defined. Boeing has not disclosed the specific components involved but emphasized that certification flight testing continues and the current flight test campaign remains unaffected. CEO Kelly Ortberg stated that the company does not expect the issue to delay entry into service, which is still targeted for 2027. Originally planned to enter service in 2020, the 777-9 has faced repeated delays due to certification hurdles and technical findings.

NEW ISSUE HITS BOEING 777X PROGRAM Boeing has identified a new durability issue affecting the GE9X engines powering the long-delayed 777-9, adding to the program’s ongoing technical challenges. The issue was discovered during a recent engine inspection and confirmed by Boeing during its full-year earnings briefing. Boeing says it is working closely with GE Aerospace, which has launched an on-wing inspection program while the root cause is analyzed and corrective actions are defined. Boeing has not disclosed the specific components involved but emphasized that certification flight testing continues and the current flight test campaign remains unaffected. CEO Kelly Ortberg stated that the company does not expect the issue to delay entry into service, which is still targeted for 2027. Originally planned to enter service in 2020, the 777-9 has faced repeated delays due to certification hurdles and technical findings.

Turbine Traveller

194,414 views • 6 months ago

BOEING HAS QUIETLY SCRAPPED ONE OF ITS EARLIEST-BUILT 777-9 AIRCRAFT As first reported by The Air Current, Boeing has dismantled WH007 (Line No. 1611), the seventh Boeing 777-9 ever built, after the aircraft sat undelivered at Everett since 2019. The jet, originally destined for Emirates as A6-EZT, even rolled out with its folding wingtips painted in Emirates' livery. Instead of being delivered, it was reportedly disassembled in late summer 2025 due to the extensive and costly modifications required to bring it up to the final certified design standard. The aircraft later formed part of the billions of dollars in charges Boeing has accumulated on the delayed 777X program. Every aircraft built before certification must undergo "change incorporation"—a process of retrofitting already-assembled airframes to match the final certified configuration. Boeing has around 40 already-built 777X aircraft requiring these complex reworks, and reports indicate that some customers are reluctant to accept the earliest-build airframes because of the amount of modification involved. WH007 ultimately became the first known 777-9 to be scrapped before ever entering commercial service. 📹: SkyEye787

BOEING HAS QUIETLY SCRAPPED ONE OF ITS EARLIEST-BUILT 777-9 AIRCRAFT As first reported by The Air Current, Boeing has dismantled WH007 (Line No. 1611), the seventh Boeing 777-9 ever built, after the aircraft sat undelivered at Everett since 2019. The jet, originally destined for Emirates as A6-EZT, even rolled out with its folding wingtips painted in Emirates' livery. Instead of being delivered, it was reportedly disassembled in late summer 2025 due to the extensive and costly modifications required to bring it up to the final certified design standard. The aircraft later formed part of the billions of dollars in charges Boeing has accumulated on the delayed 777X program. Every aircraft built before certification must undergo "change incorporation"—a process of retrofitting already-assembled airframes to match the final certified configuration. Boeing has around 40 already-built 777X aircraft requiring these complex reworks, and reports indicate that some customers are reluctant to accept the earliest-build airframes because of the amount of modification involved. WH007 ultimately became the first known 777-9 to be scrapped before ever entering commercial service. 📹: SkyEye787

Turbine Traveller

394,447 views • 20 days ago

Boeing’s long-delayed 777X faces another setback — first delivery now pushed to 2027, with a $5 billion charge due to delays. Initially promised for 2020, the jet is now 6 years late, and FAA certification is taking longer than expected. CEO Kelly Ortberg said: “While we are disappointed in the 777X schedule delay, the airplane continues to perform well in flight testing, and we remain focused on the work ahead to complete our development programs and stabilize our operations to restore trust.”

Boeing’s long-delayed 777X faces another setback — first delivery now pushed to 2027, with a $5 billion charge due to delays. Initially promised for 2020, the jet is now 6 years late, and FAA certification is taking longer than expected. CEO Kelly Ortberg said: “While we are disappointed in the 777X schedule delay, the airplane continues to perform well in flight testing, and we remain focused on the work ahead to complete our development programs and stabilize our operations to restore trust.”

Turbine Traveller

237,758 views • 9 months ago

UNITED AIRLINES COULD BE EYEING BOEING’S “TERRIBLE TEENS” 777-9s United Airlines may be considering the acquisition of around 20 early-build Boeing 777-9 aircraft that were rejected by their original customers, most notably Emirates. These aircraft were built years ahead of the 777X’s planned 2020 entry into service. However, certification delays, extensive regulatory scrutiny and the aftermath of the 737 MAX crisis left the early production aircraft sitting in storage for years. Now, bringing some of these jets up to the latest certification standards would require extensive and expensive rework. Emirates has already rejected its first 10 777-9s. Emirates President Sir Tim Clark has described the early aircraft as effectively having lost much of their useful life by the airline’s standards. Boeing has even scrapped at least one early airframe, WH00007, after determining that the cost of returning it to service was not economically viable. Market sources suggest United may be conducting due diligence on roughly 20 of these early-build 777-9s. Is this one of the biggest widebody bargains in aviation history? 📹: skyeye787

UNITED AIRLINES COULD BE EYEING BOEING’S “TERRIBLE TEENS” 777-9s United Airlines may be considering the acquisition of around 20 early-build Boeing 777-9 aircraft that were rejected by their original customers, most notably Emirates. These aircraft were built years ahead of the 777X’s planned 2020 entry into service. However, certification delays, extensive regulatory scrutiny and the aftermath of the 737 MAX crisis left the early production aircraft sitting in storage for years. Now, bringing some of these jets up to the latest certification standards would require extensive and expensive rework. Emirates has already rejected its first 10 777-9s. Emirates President Sir Tim Clark has described the early aircraft as effectively having lost much of their useful life by the airline’s standards. Boeing has even scrapped at least one early airframe, WH00007, after determining that the cost of returning it to service was not economically viable. Market sources suggest United may be conducting due diligence on roughly 20 of these early-build 777-9s. Is this one of the biggest widebody bargains in aviation history? 📹: skyeye787

Turbine Traveller

475,688 views • 15 days ago

737-10 flight test campaign ✅ With more than 2,000 flight hours, the 737-10 has completed its final planned certification flight test. This extensive testing program validates hundreds of systems, demonstrates safety and proves performance of the largest 737 MAX family member. #TeamBoeing now turns our attention to finalizing reports for regulatory review. See the 737-10's flight test team mark the occasion:

737-10 flight test campaign ✅ With more than 2,000 flight hours, the 737-10 has completed its final planned certification flight test. This extensive testing program validates hundreds of systems, demonstrates safety and proves performance of the largest 737 MAX family member. #TeamBoeing now turns our attention to finalizing reports for regulatory review. See the 737-10's flight test team mark the occasion:

Boeing Airplanes

76,107 views • 12 days ago

Today in aviation history: On March 10, 2019, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 (ET-AVJ), crashed minutes after takeoff from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport en route to Nairobi. All 149 passengers and 8 crew members on board died. Investigators later found that repeated nose-down commands from the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS)—triggered by faulty angle-of-attack data—forced the aircraft into an unrecoverable dive. The tragedy led to the global grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX fleet and major changes to aircraft certification, pilot training, and system design.

Today in aviation history: On March 10, 2019, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 (ET-AVJ), crashed minutes after takeoff from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport en route to Nairobi. All 149 passengers and 8 crew members on board died. Investigators later found that repeated nose-down commands from the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS)—triggered by faulty angle-of-attack data—forced the aircraft into an unrecoverable dive. The tragedy led to the global grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX fleet and major changes to aircraft certification, pilot training, and system design.

Turbine Traveller

59,122 views • 5 months ago

JUST IN: Audio released after Southwest Airlines Flight 3695 was forced to make an emergency landing after its engine cowling detached during takeoff. The pilot can be heard calling for an emergency landing. The Boeing 737-800s engine cowling detached and “struck the wing flap” during takeoff. The flight was able to turn around and land safely at Denver International Airport. “Southwest Airlines Flight 3695 returned safely to Denver International Airport around 8:15 a.m. local time on Sunday, April 7, after the pilot reported the engine cowling fell off during takeoff and struck the wing flap. The Boeing 737-800 was towed to the gate. The aircraft was headed to William P. Hobby Airport in Houston. The FAA will investigate,” the FAA said in a statement.

JUST IN: Audio released after Southwest Airlines Flight 3695 was forced to make an emergency landing after its engine cowling detached during takeoff. The pilot can be heard calling for an emergency landing. The Boeing 737-800s engine cowling detached and “struck the wing flap” during takeoff. The flight was able to turn around and land safely at Denver International Airport. “Southwest Airlines Flight 3695 returned safely to Denver International Airport around 8:15 a.m. local time on Sunday, April 7, after the pilot reported the engine cowling fell off during takeoff and struck the wing flap. The Boeing 737-800 was towed to the gate. The aircraft was headed to William P. Hobby Airport in Houston. The FAA will investigate,” the FAA said in a statement.

Collin Rugg

13,435,381 views • 2 years ago

Boeing just SMOKED Airbus on orders in 2025 1,173 net orders vs Airbus 889. That's the first time since 2018! 737 MAX alone pulled in hundreds, 787 Dreamliner still crushing, even 777X getting long-term love despite delays. Deliveries though? Airbus still edged them 793 to 600. But man, that order book is looking THICK. Feels like Boeing's finally climbing out of the hole. Who y'all got winning 2026... Boeing or Airbus? And is the MAX fully trusted again? 🤧🤔

Boeing just SMOKED Airbus on orders in 2025 1,173 net orders vs Airbus 889. That's the first time since 2018! 737 MAX alone pulled in hundreds, 787 Dreamliner still crushing, even 777X getting long-term love despite delays. Deliveries though? Airbus still edged them 793 to 600. But man, that order book is looking THICK. Feels like Boeing's finally climbing out of the hole. Who y'all got winning 2026... Boeing or Airbus? And is the MAX fully trusted again? 🤧🤔

Fahad Naim

157,890 views • 6 months ago

🚨⚡️Massive failure and expected delays! The new giant American presidential aircraft, Boeing (VC-25B), is turning into an expensive nightmare. The unique aircraft that was gifted by Qatar to Trump, which was supposed to be delivered in February 2026 (Trump’s proposal), has been delayed to the summer of 2026, and even that date is not confirmed due to the industrial shortfall in the West.

🚨⚡️Massive failure and expected delays! The new giant American presidential aircraft, Boeing (VC-25B), is turning into an expensive nightmare. The unique aircraft that was gifted by Qatar to Trump, which was supposed to be delivered in February 2026 (Trump’s proposal), has been delayed to the summer of 2026, and even that date is not confirmed due to the industrial shortfall in the West.

RussiaNews 🇷🇺

227,772 views • 6 months ago

For those who may not know, the Boeing 737-900 is particularly susceptible to becoming tail-heavy when the aircraft is empty or lightly loaded. That is why a tail stand is normally installed after landing to help prevent it from tipping backward. The Boeing 737 has been progressively stretched with each new variant, eventually reaching 138 feet 2 inches (42.1 metres) with the 737-900 — approximately nine feet longer than the 737-800. In this 2014 incident, that precaution was apparently not taken, resulting in the 737-900 tipping onto its tail. 📹: rrenderman

For those who may not know, the Boeing 737-900 is particularly susceptible to becoming tail-heavy when the aircraft is empty or lightly loaded. That is why a tail stand is normally installed after landing to help prevent it from tipping backward. The Boeing 737 has been progressively stretched with each new variant, eventually reaching 138 feet 2 inches (42.1 metres) with the 737-900 — approximately nine feet longer than the 737-800. In this 2014 incident, that precaution was apparently not taken, resulting in the 737-900 tipping onto its tail. 📹: rrenderman

Turbine Traveller

412,772 views • 18 days ago

Despite being founded more than a decade after others in the industry, we've moved at a pace that is unmatched. The latest example of this being that the FAA has now accepted 100% of our Means of Compliance, making us the first eVTOL company to achieve this milestone and marking an important advancement in our Type Certification program. Here’s a quick recap of the rest of the updates we shared on our earnings call in case you missed it.

Despite being founded more than a decade after others in the industry, we've moved at a pace that is unmatched. The latest example of this being that the FAA has now accepted 100% of our Means of Compliance, making us the first eVTOL company to achieve this milestone and marking an important advancement in our Type Certification program. Here’s a quick recap of the rest of the updates we shared on our earnings call in case you missed it.

Adam Goldstein

492,001 views • 5 months ago

Dear Boeing, you've got the hottest aircraft in aviation right now-7 years behind its original 2020 entry-into-service target. It's time you deliver it. Airlines are ready and passengers eagerly await it. This is 777-9 for Lufthansa being tested from Paine Field. 📹: dfwspotter

Dear Boeing, you've got the hottest aircraft in aviation right now-7 years behind its original 2020 entry-into-service target. It's time you deliver it. Airlines are ready and passengers eagerly await it. This is 777-9 for Lufthansa being tested from Paine Field. 📹: dfwspotter

Turbine Traveller

396,489 views • 3 months ago

🚨#BREAKING: A Boeing 737 Southwest Airlines had to Make a Emergency Landing after parts of the Engine Cowling Detaches 📌#Denver | #Colorado Currently, emergency crews and authorities are on the scene after a Boeing 737-800 Southwest Airlines Flight WN3695/SWA3695 departing from Denver International Airport bound for Houston, Texas, experienced an incident during takeoff. The pilots on board declared an emergency landing to air traffic control after reporting that a piece of engine cowling had detached and was dangling off. Video recorded by a passenger shows the detached engine cowling flapping during the flight. The aircraft safely returned to Denver International Airport, and no injuries have been reported. The FAA will be investigating the situation.

🚨#BREAKING: A Boeing 737 Southwest Airlines had to Make a Emergency Landing after parts of the Engine Cowling Detaches 📌#Denver | #Colorado Currently, emergency crews and authorities are on the scene after a Boeing 737-800 Southwest Airlines Flight WN3695/SWA3695 departing from Denver International Airport bound for Houston, Texas, experienced an incident during takeoff. The pilots on board declared an emergency landing to air traffic control after reporting that a piece of engine cowling had detached and was dangling off. Video recorded by a passenger shows the detached engine cowling flapping during the flight. The aircraft safely returned to Denver International Airport, and no injuries have been reported. The FAA will be investigating the situation.

R A W S A L E R T S

13,019,523 views • 2 years ago

Passing the baton to meet customer demand! 🏃‍♂️✈️ #TeamBoeing’s new 737 MAX North Line in Everett, Washington has officially started production. The line will boost capacity to keep up with market need. For the first time in 50+ years, the 737 is being built outside Renton — and we marked this milestone with a 40-mile relay connecting our factory sites. Together Renton and Everett are building the future of the 737 MAX. More:

Passing the baton to meet customer demand! 🏃‍♂️✈️ #TeamBoeing’s new 737 MAX North Line in Everett, Washington has officially started production. The line will boost capacity to keep up with market need. For the first time in 50+ years, the 737 is being built outside Renton — and we marked this milestone with a 40-mile relay connecting our factory sites. Together Renton and Everett are building the future of the 737 MAX. More:

Boeing Airplanes

32,249 views • 26 days ago

LUFTHANSA TO SELL TWO BOEING 747-8s AMID AIR FORCE ONE DELAYS Lufthansa is set to part ways with two of its Boeing 747-8s—a rare move by one of the last passenger operators of the Queen of the Skies. Reports suggest the aircraft may be sold to the U.S. Air Force, potentially linked to ongoing Air Force One replacement delays. • D-ABYD (13 years old) exiting the fleet in Jan 2026 • D-ABYG (12 years old) exiting the fleet in Q3 2026 Lufthansa treats its 19 Boeing 747-8s as true flagships, operating them conservatively on long-haul missions only and avoiding high-cycle or harsh desert operations. These aircraft thus still offer decades of usable airframe margin, making them potentially suitable for the USAF. For the USAF, airframe life matters more than calendar age—these jets still have decades of structural margin remaining. The timing is notable: the new Air Force One program, based on two heavily modified Boeing 747-8s, is years behind schedule, with delivery now pushed to 2028 at best (originally planned for 2024). Interestingly, two 747-8s with Boeing line numbers 1519 and 1523 were originally built for Russia’s now-defunct Transaero and were later earmarked for the Air Force One program. 📹: akino33 (YouTube)

LUFTHANSA TO SELL TWO BOEING 747-8s AMID AIR FORCE ONE DELAYS Lufthansa is set to part ways with two of its Boeing 747-8s—a rare move by one of the last passenger operators of the Queen of the Skies. Reports suggest the aircraft may be sold to the U.S. Air Force, potentially linked to ongoing Air Force One replacement delays. • D-ABYD (13 years old) exiting the fleet in Jan 2026 • D-ABYG (12 years old) exiting the fleet in Q3 2026 Lufthansa treats its 19 Boeing 747-8s as true flagships, operating them conservatively on long-haul missions only and avoiding high-cycle or harsh desert operations. These aircraft thus still offer decades of usable airframe margin, making them potentially suitable for the USAF. For the USAF, airframe life matters more than calendar age—these jets still have decades of structural margin remaining. The timing is notable: the new Air Force One program, based on two heavily modified Boeing 747-8s, is years behind schedule, with delivery now pushed to 2028 at best (originally planned for 2024). Interestingly, two 747-8s with Boeing line numbers 1519 and 1523 were originally built for Russia’s now-defunct Transaero and were later earmarked for the Air Force One program. 📹: akino33 (YouTube)

Turbine Traveller

664,411 views • 7 months ago