A Boeing 777x aircraft performs an aerial display on the opening day of the Farnborough International Air Show in the United Kingdom on Monday, July 18, 2022.
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boeing company The company said on Monday it had suspended flight testing of the 777X after discovering structural damage on one of its 777X wide-body planes.
The company said the damage to the custom-made part, which is located between the engine and the aircraft structure, was discovered during scheduled maintenance. The company has since grounded three other 777-9 aircraft in its test fleet. Boeing said it did not schedule another plane for additional flight testing.
“Our teams are replacing the part and retrieving any proceeds from the part and will resume flight testing when ready,” Boeing said in a statement. The company said it had notified the U.S. The Federal Aviation Administration and its customers, they have ordered 481 777Xs.
It is unclear whether the groundings and problems will affect the certification and delivery of new wide-body jetliners expected in 2025, About five years behind schedule. Boeing begins flight test In July, the aircraft received FAA approval, a major milestone.
The news came, report As earlier reported by Airstream, Boeing leaders include New CEO Kelly Ortbergis working to get the company out of a safety crisis caused by a burst door jam earlier in the year.
