Boeing Drops 33 777X Orders Amid Delays

Boeing has removed 33 new 777X orders from its backlog as certification delays and accounting changes bite into its delivery outlook.

Boeing 777X remains at the center of renewed attention after the manufacturer said it would drop 33 new orders originally recorded in its backlog. The move, tied to ongoing certification delays and adoption of ASC-606 revenue-recognition accounting standards, narrows the company’s near-term widebody delivery visibility.

While Boeing hasn’t confirmed individual operator names or specific contract details in the public summary, the decision signals continued regulatory and production headwinds for the 777X program. The model’s extended certification process has already affected scheduling, and the accounting shift means some commitments no longer qualify as recognized orders under the newer rules.

What the change means for Boeing 777X and deliveries

Practically, removing orders impacts Boeing’s backlog totals and alters analyst expectations for when widebody traffic capacity will come online. The company is simultaneously trying to accelerate deliveries of other types in its stable to offset delays, but the 777X rollback shows how certification timelines and accounting standards can combine to reshape an OEM’s commercial picture.

33 orders removed from the backlog — a direct tally tied to the 777X program.
Primary cause: certification delays for the Boeing 777X and stricter ASC-606 accounting treatment.
Result: reduced near-term delivery visibility and a shifted orderbook that pressures revenue timing.

For airlines that had been counting on additional 777X capacity, the change could mean longer waits for fleet expansion or alternative lease/buy decisions. For investors and industry watchers, the development underscores how certification slippages — beyond engineering and factory output — ripple through accounting, investor communications, and route planning.

We’ll monitor updates from Boeing and reporting from operators as the company continues to work through certification milestones and the implications of ASC-606 on its order recognition. Expect follow-up announcements if cancelled or postponed orders are renegotiated, rebooked, or otherwise reclassified in future financial disclosures.