Overview
- Boeing identified cracks in the engine mount structure during routine maintenance on a test flight.
- The issue affects the 777-9 model, with inspections underway on other test aircraft.
- The 777X program, originally set for 2020, now faces further delays, pushing potential service entry to 2025 or later.
- Boeing's new CEO, Kelly Ortberg, is tasked with addressing ongoing safety and quality control challenges.
- The company has informed the FAA and customers about the delay, impacting over 500 pending orders.