Boeing Restarts 777X Testing After Grounding Over Engine Issue: Report

Boeing Co BA has reportedly restarted testing its long-delayed 777X widebody jet.

The company is conducting its first flight since the fleet was grounded in August following a critical engine mounting structure failure, reported Reuters.

The 777-9 test plane flew a round trip between Boeing Field in Seattle and Moses Lake, Washington. As Reuters mentioned, Boeing emphasized its commitment to a rigorous testing program but declined to share details on the flight’s performance.

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This marks a significant step forward as Boeing works to overcome past challenges and advance the next-generation aircraft toward certification.

The company’s problems began in 2018 when a Boeing aircraft drowned in the sea off the coast of Indonesia.

The 777-9 was grounded five weeks after starting certification flights with U.S. regulators, but Boeing confirmed no FAA staff were on Thursday’s test flight, per the report.

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The 777X, Boeing’s successor to the 777 airliner, was originally set for delivery to Qatar Airways in 2020 but is now delayed to 2026.

Recently, Boeing reported that 57 commercial airplanes were delivered in the fourth quarter, with 348 annual deliveries in 2024.

The stock plunged over 17% in the last 12 months and 48% in the previous five years as it grappled with safety issues, the pandemic, leadership overhauls, and more.

Price Action: BA shares are trading higher by 0.62% at $169.98 premarket on Friday.

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