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Why is the Boeing 777X taking so long to deliver?

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The Boeing 777 first flew in 1994 as the Boeing 777-200 and entered service in 1995 with United Airlines .

The 777X is an improvement on the current 777 , with its design aiming to give airlines better fuel economy and more seating capacity.

As of 2024 , no airline has received any Boeing 777X yet, meaning the program has already been delayed by four years .

Boeing originally planned to deliver the 777X in 2020 to Emirates .

Boeing found structural damage in one of the 777X test aircraft during scheduled maintenance.

The damaged part is called a thrust link and holds the engine to the airframe.

The thrust link isn't an issue with the GE9X engine, which already had several problems in the past.

Emirates and Lufthansa have voiced their concerns with the lengthy wait, fearing that Boeing won't be able to make its 2025 promise.