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 resolving engine thrust link failures and the impact of a recent machinists strike.
- The 777X program has faced extensive delays since its 2013 introduction, with technical and certification issues pushing its expected first delivery to 2026, six years behind its original 2020 target.
- Amid these challenges, Boeing announced plans to lay off roughly 10% of its workforce by January 2025 to ensure competitiveness, while also reporting Q4 commercial airplane deliveries for 2024.
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