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Boeing sends 777-9s to Iceland and Bolivia for extreme-condition certification tests

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Boeing has deployed 777-9 test aircraft to Iceland’s strong winds and a Bolivian airport more than 10,000 feet above sea level as it intensifies certification work on the long-delayed widebody. The tests expose the aircraft to demanding conditions in two distant operating environments.

Discovered 2026-11-03T01:50:37.657964-08:00 | 2026-11-03T01:50:37.657964-08:00

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  • Testing in strong winds and at an airport above 10,000 feet puts the 777-9 into demanding conditions as Boeing advances certification.
  • The campaign is part of work on a long-delayed widebody program, making certification progress a key signal for Boeing and its prospective customers.

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