Boeing Requests 787-9 Certification Waiver

SEATTLE — Boeing appears confident it will deliver the first 787-9 to Air New Zealand on schedule at the end of June despite having to make a last-minute request to the FAA to approve the aircraft with exemptions for two components that currently do not meet airworthiness regulations. The appeal...
Guy Norris

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

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