Boeing Gets Green Light to Sell More 777Fs Amid Emissions Rule
The FAA has granted Boeing permission to sell an additional 35 of its 777F freighters for three years beyond the planned emissions cutoff in January 2028. This decision comes after Boeing requested a waiver in December 2025, citing customer demand and delays in certifying its successor, the 777-8F.
The 777F is currently the only large widebody freighter in production, and its replacement is not expected to enter service until around 2029. The FAA's decision gives Boeing flexibility and accommodates uncertainty in the certification timeline for the new aircraft.
Boeing estimates that each exported 777F contributes $440 million to the US trade balance at list price, which means that selling these additional planes could generate over $15 billion in exports. The FAA also estimates that the 35 additional aircraft would raise freighter operations by around 2% and fuel burn by about 8% against global freighter operations in 2024.
This decision is similar to one passed by Congress for the 767 freighter, which will remain exempt until 2033. Boeing's request for a waiver has been approved, giving it a three-year window to continue selling its existing 777F model beyond the planned emissions cutoff.