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Boeing Targets April First Flight for Long-Delayed 777X. Boeing is planning the first flight of a production version of its long-delayed 777X jet in April, marking a key step toward its first delivery next year. According to a company document seen by Reuters, Boeing is already running fuel tests on a 777X ordered by Lufthansa at Paine Field in Everett, Washington, where the aircraft is assembled. Engine tests are expected to follow later this month. The move signals progress for a program that is now six years behind schedule and has cost Boeing around 15 billion dollars in charges. While the 777X test fleet has logged more flight hours than any other Boeing program, the aircraft still awaits certification from US regulators. The 777X, designed to replace the 747 and older 777 models, is central to Boeing's long-haul strategy as it faces growing competition from Airbus.
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