First test flight of the new Boeing 777-9 completed
Added on Fri August 29th, 2025
Boeing has completed the first test flight of the 777-9, a newly built model. It is the first time in 5 years that Boeing has introduced a larger variant of the 777X family.
The test flight took place on August 5, taking off from Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The flight lasted 2 hours and 27 minutes.
The flight team stated that everything went exactly as expected and the new aircraft performed properly.
In a statement, Boeing said that this represents progress in the development of the new widebody aircraft towards certification and eventual entry into commercial service.
The aircraft rolled out of the factory last June. Since then, engine tests, taxiing trials, and evaluations of resistance to electromagnetic interference and lightning have been carried out.
Boeing aims to deliver the first 777-9 in 2026. So far, customers have placed orders for more than 550 777X aircraft.
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