FAA “Not Ready” to Certify Boeing 777X Until 2023

According to news published today by the Seattle Times and also by Reuters, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has told Boeing that the 777X is not yet ready for certification; warning that they will not “realistically” certify the airplane until mid-to-late 2023. Reuters explained that the FAA sent a letter to Boeing citing a number of issues, such as lack of data and the lack of a preliminary safety assessment for the FAA to review, and rejecting the manufacturers request … Continue reading FAA “Not Ready” to Certify Boeing 777X Until 2023