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Bloomberg News reports that Boeing 777X will be delayed until 2027.

Bloomberg News, citing sources familiar with the situation, reported Thursday that Boeing's 777X aircraft will begin commercial flights in 2027, not next year.

The report cited a source as saying that Deutsche Lufthansa AG is preparing to take a step back and will not include the 777X until 2027 in its fleet plan.

Boeing did not respond immediately to a comment request.

When the program launched in 2013, the company had expected to deliver its first 777X aircraft in 2026. This was already six years behind schedule.

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg stated last month that Boeing was behind schedule with the certification of the jet. She said a "mountain" of work needed to be completed. He said, however, no new technical issues had been discovered.

Boeing announced the plane in 2013 at the Dubai Airshow.

(source: Reuters)