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Boeing Seeks Emissions Rule Waiver for Freighters

20 Dec

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Summary

Boeing requested a waiver from 2028 emissions rules for 35 freighters.
The next-gen 777-8F will be certified after the 2028 deadline.
Freighters are vital for U.S. exports valued at over $260 billion.

Boeing Seeks Emissions Rule Waiver for Freighters

Boeing has formally requested a waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration regarding airplane emissions rules, which are set to take effect in 2028. The aerospace giant aims to sell an additional 35 Boeing 777F freighters, citing significant customer demand and delays in the certification of its next-generation 777-8 Freighter. This new model is expected to comply with the emission limits but will not be ready until after the 2028 deadline.

The company highlighted the crucial role of large widebody freighters in international trade, noting they transported over $260 billion worth of U.S. goods in 2024. Without an exemption, Boeing estimates that over $15 billion in U.S. export value could be jeopardized. The 777F is currently the sole large widebody freighter in production and is considered the most fuel-efficient option for the global freight market.