FAA Delays Certification Test Start For Boeing 777-9

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The start of certification tests of the Boeing 777-9 remains on hold after the FAA declined the manufacturer’s request for Type Inspection Authorization (TIA), citing concerns over unresolved software and hardware issues. The move is another blow for Boeing’s long-delayed 777X as TIA marks the...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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