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Damage To New Boeing 777X In Test Greater Than Disclosed

In details that Boeing tried to keep secret, the extent of the damage to the new 777X airframe was greater than previously disclosed when it was put through a test of its structural strength in September, The Seattle Times reported.

Photos obtained by the Times showed that the extent of the damage was such that the test plane was a complete write-off, with its fuselage skin ripped completely open just behind the wing.

The accident occurred as the test approached its target stress level.

Boeing shares (BA) were down 1.4% at $368.45 in early trading on the news, Reuters reported.

In reaction, Boeing said it has not completed a detailed analysis of the incident, but “what we’ve seen to date reinforces our prior assessment that this will not have a significant impact on the design or our preparations for first flight.”

In other Boeing news, the Federal Aviation Administration said it would have the final say on all approvals for 737 MAX jets, The Street reported.

Source: Newsmax

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