Boeing is preparing to resume certification flight tests for its long-delayed 777X aircraft as early as this month.
According to an Aviation Week report, Boeing is set to conduct a test flight on its third 777-9 aircraft as early as January 15.
Boeing to Resume 777X Test Flights
Certification flight tests will continue now that the company has resolved its labor disruptions and corrected engine issues.
Key Takeaways:
- Boeing is set to resume certification flight tests for its long-delayed 777X aircraft this month, after resolving engine thrust link failures and impacts from a machinists strike.
- The 777X program has experienced numerous technical issues and delays since 2013, pushing its planned service entry from 2020 to 2026 and leading Boeing to announce workforce layoffs.
- Boeing reported 57 commercial airplane deliveries in Q4 2024, contributing to a total of 348 deliveries for the entire year.
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