The 777X on its maiden flight above a foggy Seattle
The saga has raised questions over the safety culture at the manufacturer, as well as its relationship with the US governing body, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “It represents the great things we can do as a company.”īoeing will be desperate for a smooth introduction for the 777X as the manufacturer continues a fight for its reputation while the 737 MAX remains grounded. “To me this is the flagship for the big airlines around the world,” Boeing marketing director Wendy Sowers told Reuters. Executives at the world’s premier airlines, including Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and British Airways, will be keeping a close eye on proceedings. The plane, a larger and more fuel-efficient version of Boeing’s successful 777 plane, spent around three hours in the air before landing safely.īoeing officials said the flight would kickstart months of further testing and certification before the plane, otherwise known as the 777-9, would enter service in 2021 with Emirates, a year later than planned due to development snags. The Seattle-based manufacturer completed the maiden flight of its 777X at the third attempt over the weekend, with two previous efforts called off due to high winds. Boeing has enjoyed a brief respite from the trials and tribulations of its 737 MAX with the successful launch of a new aircraft it hopes could change long-haul travel for decades.
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