Emirates will no longer accept 10 early-production Boeing 777Xs following prolonged certification and delivery delays.
The airline, the programme’s largest customer with 205 orders, had expected its first aircraft in April 2020.
Boeing says 777-9 flight testing is more than 50% complete, with initial deliveries targeted for 2027.
Emirates estimates the delays have already cost it $3 billion in fleet refurbishment and lease extensions.

Icelandair will lease six A320neos from Aircastle and four from AviLease, with all 10 joining by summer 2028.
The additions will increase its Airbus fleet to 20 aircraft and support the retirement of passenger Boeing 757s and 767s from January 2027.
The carrier expects its entire passenger network to use new-generation aircraft next year, reducing fuel consumption per seat by up to 30%.
Icelandair is also considering retiring its Boeing 737 MAX fleet and transitioning to an all-Airbus operation from 2032.

American Airlines and its regional partners briefly suspended departures across the United States following an IT outage on 28 July 2026.
The FAA-imposed ground stop remained in effect for approximately 50 minutes before operations resumed.
Around 1,100 flights were delayed and 221 cancelled, with severe weather compounding disruption at several East Coast airports.
The airline confirmed that its systems were restored and apologised to affected passengers.