Boeing begins 777-9 certification flight trials with US FAA

Boeing started 777-9 certification flights Friday night with U.S. regulators after Type Inspection Authorization, addressing production/legal issues including a January 5 737 MAX blowout. The FAA's involvement marks progress for the 777X project, in development since 2013 and facing delays. The milestone, expected by Emirates chairman for 2025, was first reported by Air Current.