Latest Boeing 777X Delay Driven By EASA’s Concerns

Sean Broderick Jens Flottau Guy Norris February 04, 2021
Boeing 777X second test flight
Credit: Boeing
Regulatory scrutiny that will add at least a year to Boeing’s 777X certification program goes beyond the flight-control system and stems primarily from concerns being voiced by EASA, multiple sources confirmed to Aviation Week. Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun revealed Jan. 27 that the 777-9 will not enter...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

Jens Flottau

Based in Frankfurt, Germany, Jens is executive editor and leads Aviation Week Network’s global team of journalists covering commercial aviation.

Guy Norris

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

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