Bangladesh, June 24 -- Boeing's 777X is now expected to enter commercial service in 2027 as the aircraft continues undergoing Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards (ETOPS) certification, a key requirement for long-haul operations.

Although much of the flight-test program is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said, ETOPS testing will continue into 2027 and remains the final major hurdle before certification.

The 777X, launched in 2013 as the successor to the 777-300ER, was originally scheduled to enter service in 2020. However, increased regulatory scrutiny following the 737 MAX crisis, along with development and certification challenges, have significantly extended the timeline....