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Successfully completed the initial flight-worthiness phase for the the newest B-747 airplaen

Palmdale, USA - The general manager for the tests program was satisfied

Boeing announced yesterday, Monday 14th, that its newest 747 jumbo jet has successfully completed the initial flight-worthiness phase of flight testing. On Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave Boeing expanded type inspection authorization, a formal milestone that allows FAA personnel to fly on board future test flights along with Boeing technicians who will collect required data. After...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1118233
Rome, Italy, 06/15/2010 20:19
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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