PPA - Boeing Commences Critical 777-9 Certification Tests With FAA Regulators Onboard: Report | Benzinga
Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) has reportedly commenced certification flight testing for its much-delayed 777-9 aircraft, with U.S. aviation regulators onboard.
The American plane maker announced this development in an emailed statement, noting that the initial flight occurred on Friday, July 12th night, following the receipt of Type Inspection Authorization (TIA), reported Reuters.
This step forward comes as Boeing strives to overcome various production and legal challenges, including a mid-air panel blowout on a 737 MAX plane earlier this year.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), although not commenting on specific certification projects, mentioned that ...