The US Federal Aviation Administration has approved a waiver allowing Boeing to keep selling the 777F freighter for three more years, clearing the way for up to 35 additional aircraft. The decision gives Boeing room to continue deliveries of the only large widebody freighter still in production, even after new US emissions and fuel-efficiency rules take effect on 1 January 2028.
The exemption covers first airworthiness certificates issued from 2028 through the end of 2030, limiting the relief to a narrow batch of aircraft. Boeing sought the waiver in December 2025, citing customer demand and the delay to the 777-8F replacement programme, now expected around 2029.
The extension helps avoid a potential production gap while the next-generation freighter remains in development. Boeing had 38 undelivered 777Fs in its order book at the end of August, so the waiver offers only limited near-term support but preserves supply for cargo operators during the transition. International acceptance of the exemption may still depend on other airworthiness authorities.