Boeing 777-9 Begins Crucial FAA Certification Flights
The long-delayed aircraft aims for a 2025 rollout as it undergoes the most rigorous testing in Boeing's history.
- Boeing's 777-9 is part of the 777X family, initially launched in 2013 as an upgrade to the 777 series.
- The aircraft's certification process has faced multiple delays, including engine issues and structural failures.
- FAA's Type Inspection Authorization allows regulatory pilots to participate in flight tests.
- Successful certification could unlock up to $2 billion in revenue from stored planes.
- Major customers like Emirates and Singapore Airlines anticipate deliveries by late 2025 or 2026.
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