777X flight tests halted for engine mount component inspection and potential damage repair.

Boeing temporarily halted flight tests for its 777X jetliner to inspect and address potential damage to the aircraft's engine mount component. Discovered during routine maintenance after a test flight, the faulty part did not perform as designed. The manufacturer plans to replace the damaged engine mount and resume testing once it is deemed safe. The 777X, already delayed, faces further potential delays due to this setback.

August 19, 2024
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