During this time, Boeing accumulated roughly 30 to 40 early-build 777-9 airframes in stored inventory. In traditional aerospace production, airframe manufacturers historically began assembling customer aircraft before completing every phase of regulatory flight testing. Scrapped Before It Could Even Begin ServiceCredit: ShutterstockThe financial reality of incorporating the change came to fruition in late summer 2025 with the quiet dismantling of airframe WH007. With Emirates refusing the early airframes, Boeing altered its near-term delivery prioritization. To execute the massive rework program without disrupting new aircraft production, Boeing repurposed expansive floor space inside its historic Everett factory complex.