Boeing Halts Tests of New 777X Aircraft to Address Component Issue

Boeing has temporarily halted test flights of its new 777X aircraft after discovering damage to a component on one of the wide-body jets. The company announced on Monday that the issue was identified during scheduled maintenance, prompting an immediate pause in the testing process to address the problem.

The damage was found in a custom part, though Boeing has not specified which component was affected. According to the company’s statement, the part is currently being replaced, and test flights will resume once the necessary repairs. . .