FAA Waives Emissions Rules to Let Boeing Sell 35 Additional 777F Freighters

Boeing receives fuel-efficiency rule waiver to sell 35 777Fs

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boeing exemption from fuel-efficiency limits beginning in 2028, enabling the sale of more 777F freighters.

FAA waives emissions rules to let Boeing sell 35 additional 777F freighters

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it approved a waiver of airplane emissions rules to allow Boeing to sell another 35 777F freighters after 2028. The waiver will allow Boeing to ​se...

FAA gives 777F three-year lifeline as freighter capacity crunch bites

The shortage of large freighters – and continued uncertainty over the arrival of Boeing’s 777-8F – has prompted US regulators to allow the manufacturer to continue building the current 777F for three years after it falls foul of new fuel-efficiency rules.  The FAA this week granted Boeing an exemption allowing up to 35 new 777Fs to receive their first certificates of airworthiness between 1 January 2028 and 1 January 2031.  Without it, ...

FAA gives Boeing 777F three-year lifeline amid 777-8F delays

Exemption allows up to 35 freighters to be certified beyond the 2027 emissions cutoff, keeping the current model available until its successor arrives

FAA Approves 35 more Boeing 777Fs—But There are Challenges

By Scott Hamilton • Editor at Large September 17, 2026 Subscription Required  The FAA today approved Boeing’s application to allow the production of 35 more 777Fs after December 31, 2027. This is the deadline the FAA adopted to...