Boeing delays 777X first flight again due to bad weather

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Boeing has postponed again the first flight of its 777X long-haul jetliner that ...

FILE PHOTO: A white 777X is pictured at Boeing's Everett facility after it was announced that their 777X model will make its first test flight later in the week in Everett, Washington, U.S. January 21, 2020. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson

SEATTLE - Boeing has postponed again the first flight of its 777X long-haul jetliner that was scheduled to take place on Friday due to inclement weather. Boeing will attempt the maiden flight, which was also canceled on Thursday, again on Saturday at 10 a.m. local time , weather permitting.

 

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So this plane can only fly in good weather? Doesn’t sound like a safe plane. cnni BBCWorld nytimes washingtonpost WeAreALPA

“Bad weather” 🤣

Management needs to focus on safety rather than efficiency.

SO the plane doesn't fly in bad weather?

Too much or no wind 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

yeah, let's call it a bad weather.

I TOLD Boeing to spend the extra money and make the 777X waterproof!

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