Boeing Seeks FAA Emissions Waiver to Sell 35 777F Freighters

Boeing has asked the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a waiver from airplane emissions rules to allow it to sell an additional 35 Boeing 777F freighters, citing strong customer demand and delays in certifying its next-generation aircraft, David Shepardson reported for Reuters.

The company expects to deliver the first 777-8F about two years after the first delivery of the 777-9 passenger jet, which is currently targeted for 2027. (Photo: The Boeing Company)

The emissions rules are set to take effect in 2028. Boeing said the next-generation 777-8 Freighter, which is expected to comply with the limits, will not be ready until after that date.

The waiver would allow the company to meet anticipated demand for cargo aircraft before the 777-8F enters service.

Boeing said it is seeking approval for the waiver by May 1. The company expects to deliver the first 777-8F about two years after the first delivery of the 777-9 passenger jet, which is currently targeted for 2027.

Under then-President Joe Biden, the FAA in February 2024 issued final rules adopting international standards aimed at reducing carbon pollution from most large airplanes operating in U.S. airspace.