• Boeing's 777X — which was initially set to debut in 2020 — is delayed yet again, Bloomberg reported. • The latest delay pushes the timeline to 2027 and is expected to cost billions. • With about 600 orders from airlines like Lufthansa and Emirates, much is riding on the new widebody.

A lot is riding on Boeing's new 777X, the world's largest passenger plane in production. But it has been delayed — again.

On Thursday, Bloomberg reported that the revolutionary jetliner, featuring folding wingtips and increased fuel economy compared to competitors, is now targeting a 2027 entry to service. That's seven years later than its original 2020 timeline.

The outlet said German flag carrier and launch customer Lufthansa was removing the 777X from its 2026 fleet plan to account for the new dela

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