Boeing has commenced FAA certification test flights for its 777X twin-engine jet, with the first flight recently taking off from King County International Airport.
These crucial test flights, involving Boeing pilots and FAA personnel, are anticipated to continue over the next 18 months.
The 777X is engineered for enhanced fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, greater operating range, and lower costs than its competitor, the Airbus A350, featuring unique folding wingtips and an expanded cabin.
Boeing has initiated a series of test flights for its commercial twin-engine 777X that are required for the jet to be certified by the FAA.
According to the Seattle Times, the first aircraft took off from King County International Airport/Boeing Field (KBFI) on Friday at 6 p.m. PDT with Boeing pilots and FAA personnel on board.
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Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
