777-9 begins certification flight testing with FAA

Boeing has begun flight testing its 777-9 certification flight testing with approval from US aviation regulator, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The 777-9 is part of Boeing’s 777X project, which will upgrade its 777 fleet – an aircraft that first took to the skies 30 years ago. The 777X programme also includes the 777-8 freighter and passenger aircraft. After receiving its type inspection authorisation (TIA) from the FAA and began testing on the night of July 12, 2024. “With TIA for the 777-9, we began certification flight testing with US FAA personnel on board the aircraft,” a Boeing spokesperson said.