Why The US Is Worried About Boeing 777X Certification Bottlenecks

For Boeing, the next few years will be defined by whether it can successfully bring a number of critical aircraft programs across the certification finish line. While narrowbody aircraft like the Boeing 737 MAX 7 and the Boeing 737 MAX 10 are also awaiting regulatory approval, the long-delayed 777X has become one of the most closely watched programs in commercial aviation. After more than a decade of development, the aircraft is still in testing, and every new technical issue raises questions about when it will finally enter service.