Boeing Kickstarts Wing Production for Groundbreaking 777-8F Cargo Aircraft
Boeing has officially kickstarted the production of the 777-8F wings at its state-of-the-art Composite Wing Center located in Everett, Washington. This marks a significant milestone in the creation of its next-generation cargo aircraft. On July 8, 2025, the aerospace behemoth announced that the first structural components of the 777-8F’s wings, specifically the 100-foot composite spars, have entered production.
The aircraft signifies a substantial evolution in widebody cargo aviation. It amalgamates high payload capacity with enhanced fuel and environmental performance. The 777-8F boasts 30% lower fuel use and emissions compared to its predecessors, nearly matching the payload capacity of the legacy 747-400F, while delivering dramatic improvements in performance.
Since its launch in 2022, the aircraft has secured 59 confirmed orders, underlining its commercial viability. According to Boeing’s 2025 Current Market Outlook, there is a projected 65% increase in the global freighter fleet by 2044. This includes the need for 885 new large widebody freighters. The 777-8F is poised to fulfill a significant portion of this demand when it commences service in 2028.
Source: Aviation A2Z