Boeing seeks FAA emissions waiver to sell 35 additional 777F freighters

WASHINGTON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Boeing on Friday asked the Federal Aviation Administration for a waiver of airplane emissions rules to allow the planemaker to sell another 35 777F freighters, citing strong customer demand and in a delay in the next-generation plane's certification.

The rules take effect in 2028. Boeing said the next-generation 777-8 Freighter, which is expected to comply with the limits, will not be ready until after that date. Boeing said the waiver will allow it to meet anticipated customer demand for cargo planes prior to the 777-8F entering service.