The move to restart supplier shipments could suggest confidence in the 777-9’s certification progress, which has faced several hurdles in the past two years.
Emirates has begun work on another large order for widebody aircraft as the airline prepares for the replacement of a bigger part of its current fleet.
Air New Zealand will benefit from a much-needed boost to its long-haul capacity in coming months as it adds two more Boeing 777s to its operational fleet.
Dubbed an "Explorer" aircraft, the 787-10 is the first of a planned series of additional test platforms which Boeing will use to focus on specific technologies.
All Nippon Airways parent returned to profitability in the fiscal year that ended March 31, although it predicts a slightly smaller profit in the current year.
