Boeing resumes certification of 777-9

After months of delays, Boeing</a> has resumed certification flights of the long-awaited 777-9 with Federal Aviation istration (FAA) personnel on board.</p> According to the manufacturer, the first certification flight took place last Friday (12), receiving the Type Inspection Authorization (TIA).</p> Type Inspection Authorization is the first step a manufacturer needs to take to begin the certification process, at which point FAA technicians and pilots inspect and review technical data so an experimental aircraft can perform certification operations.</p> Despite the recovery, the certification process for the new 777 variant will take several months, with optimistic projections for the second half of 2025.</p> The 777-9 is part of Boeing's 777X program, which aims to upgrade its largest wide-body aircraft. The 777X program was announced in mid-2013, but has been delayed several times, putting Boeing's credibility in doubt.</p> In addition to the 777X delays, Boeing is also facing production issues for the 787 as well as the 737 MAX, forcing the manufacturer to modify the production process after an in-depth audit by the FAA.</p> Finally, Boeing said the 777-9 will be the aircraft that will undergo the most extensive review and certification effort of any aircraft ever produced.</p> Read also: </strong></p> Boeing delivers rocket stage to NASA that will launch humans around the Moon</a></li> P&W completes review of F-35 engine upgrade project</a></li> Vitória da Conquista Airport will have a new flight connecting Confins (MG) and Salvador (BA)</a></li> </ul>