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Boeing Initiates Long-Awaited 777-9 Certification Flight Tests with FAA

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Boeing Co. has embarked on a pivotal phase in the development of its 777-9 aircraft, initiating flight trials as a critical step towards achieving certification.

The company announced this milestone in a post on X on July 13, highlighting its collaborative efforts with regulatory bodies to ensure the aircraft meets all necessary standards for certification and subsequent delivery to customers.

The 777-9, a 426-seat variant in the advanced 777X family, marks a significant evolution in Boeing’s twin-engine jet lineup, which also includes the 395-seat 777-8. Since its inception in November 2013, the 777-8 has been under continuous development.

Both models are equipped with the cutting-edge GE9X engines from GE Aviation, promising remarkable efficiency with 10 percent lower fuel consumption and emissions, as well as a 10 percent reduction in operating costs compared to competing aircraft.

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Boeing has positioned the 777X as the world’s largest and most efficient twin-engine jet. The commencement of flight testing coincided with a critical milestone known as Type Inspection Authorization (TIA), which signals that the design has matured enough for regulatory evaluation.

This authorization, as reported by boeing 777x vs airbus a350 The Air Current, is typically granted after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reviews extensive technical data, paving the way for FAA pilots to participate in the certification flight testing process.

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This phase is a substantial stride towards the 777-9’s certification for regular operation. However, according to the chairman of Emirates, the aircraft’s largest customer, certification is not anticipated before the first quarter of 2025.

Despite this timeline, Boeing has emphasized the comprehensive nature of the 777-9 test fleet’s flight trials, describing it as the most thorough commercial flight test effort in the company’s history.

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The Farnborough Airshow 2024 saw renewed interest in the 777X, with notable orders from Korean Air and Qatar Airways, reflecting the market’s confidence in Boeing’s latest innovation. As the 777-9 progresses through its flight testing phase, Boeing remains focused on meeting the stringent requirements set by regulators, aiming to deliver a highly efficient and groundbreaking aircraft to its customers.

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First Look: IndiGo Takes Delivery of A321neo with New Business Class

First Look: IndiGo Takes Delivery of A321neo with New Business Class

India’s largest domestic airline, IndiGo (6E), celebrated its 18th anniversary in August 2024 by announcing a major upgrade: a new Business Class product called “IndiGo Stretch.”

Now, the airline has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo aircraft fitted with these premium seats. Registered as VT-ICF, this first A321neo with the new configuration took off from Hamburg (XFW) at 6:06 PM local time, operating flight 6E9001.

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The launch route for IndiGo’s A321neo with IndiGo Stretch seats will be from Delhi to Mumbai, starting November 14, 2024. After this initial route, the airline plans to expand the offering across its network.

Airbus completed the final assembly of this special aircraft in Hamburg, where the A321neo Final Assembly Line is located. Enthusiastic planespotters got a sneak peek of the new IndiGo Stretch interior before the aircraft’s official delivery to India.

Tobias Gudat, a planespotter on X.com, captured images of the aircraft, still marked with its test registration, showcasing its fresh Business Class interior.

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Adding a distinctive touch, each IndiGo aircraft featuring the Stretch product will have the slogan “IndiGo Means Business” displayed on the fuselage, signaling a new era of premium travel for the airline.

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IndiGo took delivery of the A321neo with the Stretch seats on October 30, 2024, coinciding with Airbus’s delivery of the world’s first A321XLR to Iberia.

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