Boeing 787-9 First Flight Expected Today After Taxi Tests Completed

Boeing late yesterday completed initial taxi tests of the 787-9 in preparation for a first flight, which could happen today. “We have successfully completed a number of key lead-up milestones in recent weeks. We’re on track for first flight in the coming days, as early as Tuesday, Sept. 17,” the...

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