Boeing 777X Enhancements Continue Ahead Of Certification Push

Guy Norris September 12, 2022
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The 777-9 at Farnborough Airshow 2022 had a new trailing edge fairing (circled) was developed to eliminate an airflow interaction while yawing at slow speeds with high angle of attack.
Credit: Guy Norris/Aviation Week
As Boeing works toward the start of long-delayed certification tests of the 777-9, the company continues to evaluate and develop improvements to the aircraft’s aerodynamics and flight control system. The newest enhancements include the addition of a small trailing-edge fairing to eliminate an...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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