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 preparing to resume certification flight tests for its long-delayed 777X aircraft as early as January 15, after being stalled since August due to engine thrust link failures.
- The 777X program has faced numerous setbacks and technical issues, pushing its expected entry into service from the original 2020 target to 2026, marking a six-year delay.
- Amidst these delays, Boeing announced further 777X delivery postponements and plans to lay off roughly 10% of its workforce by January 2025 to implement necessary "structural changes."
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