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Boeing 777X Puts 117 New Tires to the Test

Amid hail, wind, and storms, the jet completes grueling brake certification trials in Oklahoma.

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Boeing's 777X [Credit: Boeing/Paul Weatherman]
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Key Takeaways:

In a series of brake certification tests conducted in Oklahoma, Boeing’s 777X test team faced severe weather conditions, including fierce winds, torrential hail, and thunderstorms. 

Despite these obstacles, the team successfully completed the tests over 63 days, more than double the original forecast, and returned home in May, the manufacturing giant said. 

Ryan Ewing

Ryan is Group President for Firecrown's Aviation Group. In 2013, he founded AirlineGeeks.com, a leading trade publication covering the airline industry. Since then, his work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the airline industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Previously, he worked for a Part 135 operator and later a major airline. Ryan is also an Adjunct Instructor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

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