787-9 Flight Testing Accelerates Toward Flutter Work

Boeing has completed initial airworthiness tests of the stretched 787-9 and accumulated more than 40 flight hours in the run-up to the start of flutter tests, which are expected to begin later this month. Initial aircraft handling qualities are good and systems appear to be robust, says 787 Chief...

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