Boeing has paused test flights of the 777-9 after discovering a problem with a crucial structural component during routine maintenance of one test aircraft.
The issue was found in a part connecting the engine to the aircraft body, prompting Boeing to replace it and investigate other aircraft in the test fleet.
Boeing first flew the 777-9 in January 2020 and had initially planned to start deliveries the following year, but this pause complicates the timeline.
The 777-9, designed for long-distance international flights, can carry around 426 passengers and is part of the larger 777X series development.
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