Boeing has faced a series of severe challenges over the past decade. The crashes of two 737 Max aircraft, which claimed 346 lives, led to the program’s grounding. This was followed by the impact of the pandemic, financial difficulties, and corporate instability. Together, these events exposed structural weaknesses that had long been overlooked: pressure for rapid expansion, safety compromises, lack of transparency, weak oversight, conflicts with regulatory agencies such as the FAA, and a fragile internal culture of trust.

During this period of crisis, and while Airbus continued to move forward despite the setback of the A380, Boeing placed its hopes on the development of a new aircraft. The 777X program was presented as the project that could redefine long-haul travel, restore the company’s reputation, rebuild passenger confidence, and stabilize its financial outlook.