Boeing 777X completed four months without flying while waiting for a solution to engine thrust links
Since August 15, the 777-9 widebody test fleet has been grounded after Boeing found cracks in thrust links…
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Boeing 777-9 resumes flights after nearly three months
Boeing has resumed test flights with the 777-9 aircraft after 72 days of inactivity. The N779XW test aircraft,…
Boeing acknowledges 777X engine problem after grounding flights two months ago
On October 6, the Boeing 777-9 registration N779XW was performing several test flights between Seattle and Moses Lake…
FAA certifies the GE9X, the world’s largest turbofan
The FAA announced on Monday the certification of the GE9X turbofan for commercial use. Manufactured by GE Aviation,…
Boeing 777X inaugural flight is postponed to the last quarter of 2019
Previously planned for June, the first flight of the 777X will only take place at the end of…
Boeing 777X expected to fly on June 26, according to Emirates Airline president
The expected inaugural flight of the Boeing 777X is scheduled for June 26, according to Sir Tim Clark,…
Largest turbofan of history, GE9X makes first flight
General Electric, manufacturer of the GE9X turbofan, completed the first test flight of the jet engine, the largest…