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Boeing Lags Behind on 777X Certification Schedule

More delays sit on the horizon amid ‘mountain of work’ left to complete.

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

Boeing is falling behind its schedule to certify the 777X aircraft with regulators next year, a delay that could further push back a program already six years late. 

Speaking at a Morgan Stanley conference on Thursday, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg confirmed the new widebody jet’s certification is taking longer than expected, though he noted that test flights have not revealed any new technical problems with the jet or its engines.

Caleb Revill

Caleb Revill is a journalist, writer and lifelong learner working as a Junior Writer for Firecrown. When he isn't tackling breaking news, Caleb is on the lookout for fascinating feature stories.

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