With millions of flights every year and thousands of aircraft, it can be easy to forget that every plane goes through rigorous testing before flying commercially. As the industry has significantly innovated over the past few decades, modern aircraft are tested across a variety of scenarios to ensure that they operate safely and properly. Once testing is complete, manufacturers will analyze data and confirm that the aircraft is meeting expectations. If there are any discrepancies, the jet will be subject to additional flight testing.
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