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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Type Inspection Authorization to Boeing for its 777-9 aircraft following a shakedown flight with FAA inspectors on board. "This certification test flight validates the aircraft’s safety, reliability, and performance. We appreciate our regulator’s rigorous oversight and are grateful to our customers who have chosen the 777-9 for its efficiency, environmental performance, and passenger comfort," Boeing stated in a press release.
The aircraft has been operational for several years with Boeing pilots, accumulating 3,500 flight hours globally. During this period, airlines have ordered 480 units of this latest model of the 30-year-old design. Boeing aims to commence deliveries next year, with the first delivery expected to go to Emirates, a longstanding and enthusiastic operator of the type.
