# Emirates Rejects First Batch of Boeing 777X Airframes

_Jul 21 13:00_

Tags: Boeing, Emirates, airline, industry news

Emirates President Tim Clark confirms the airline will not take delivery of the first 10 Boeing 777X airframes, citing significant design modifications and a seven-year delay. Emirates expects its first 777X in Q2 2027

## Summary

Emirates President Tim Clark has confirmed that the airline will reject the first batch of Boeing 777X airframes, which have been sitting dormant since 2019. Clark cited significant design changes made to the airframe since the initial flights and a static-test failure as reasons for the rejection. He noted that while the first plane was built in 2019, it is now 2026, and the airline is waiting for the certified version. Emirates expects to take delivery of its first 777X in the second quarter of 2027, though Clark warned that if certification is delayed further, they may "draw a line in the sand." The comments follow reports that Boeing has scrapped one of the early 777Xs. This news highlights ongoing delays in the 777X program, which is critical for Emirates' fleet renewal strategy to replace its Airbus A380s

## Why it matters

Affects 2 airline programs (Boeing, Emirates).

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/emirates-rejects-first-boeing-777x-baked-bean-cans) — Emirates Rejects First Boeing 777Xs: “Turn Them Into Baked Bean Cans”

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