Boeing to Replace Costly Physical Jet Certification Tests with Simulations

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Boeing is reportedly considering phasing out some old-school physical tests and relying more on digital simulation analysis in order to “streamline“ the flight safety certification of its latest long-range 777X and future jets.

At the height of the scandal surrounding two fatal 737 MAX crashes – and just as the company CEO admitted they had made a “mistake“ by not properly informing both customers and regulators about the known issue – Reuters has learned that Boeing is seeking to cut hours of airborne 777X tests during the year-long flight trials. Instead. the aerospace company plans to conduct more computerized stress simulations to present to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for flight safety certification.

Boeing is reportedly considering phasing out some old-school physical tests and relying more on digital simulation analysis in order to “streamline“ the flight safety certification of its latest long-range 777X and future jets.

At the height of the scandal surrounding two fatal 737 MAX crashes – and just as the company CEO admitted they had made a “mistake“ by not properly informing both customers and regulators about the known issue – Reuters has learned that Boeing is seeking to cut hours of airborne 777X tests during the year-long flight trials. Instead. the aerospace company plans to conduct more computerized stress simulations to present to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for flight safety certification.

Boeing is reportedly considering phasing out some old-school physical tests and relying more on digital simulation analysis in order to “streamline“ the flight safety certification of its latest long-range 777X and future jets.

At the height of the scandal surrounding two fatal 737 MAX crashes – and just as the company CEO admitted they had made a “mistake“ by not properly informing both customers and regulators about the known issue – Reuters has learned that Boeing is seeking to cut hours of airborne 777X tests during the year-long flight trials. Instead. the aerospace company plans to conduct more computerized stress simulations to present to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for flight safety certification.