Boeing’s 777X Receives FAA Green Light for Certification Flights Written 12 July 2024

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Boeing’s 777X Receives FAA Green Light for Certification Flights

Folded wingtip of the Boeing 777X, at the rollout of the first 777-9 airframe in Everett, WA. | Dan Nevill from Seattle, WA; Wikipedia; CC BY 2.0

The Seattle Times reports that the FAA has granted Boeing authority to begin flying its new 777X with FAA personnel on board — beginning a series of test flights needed “to win approval for the 777X to enter passenger service.”
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