mo4ch:>Boeing to replace ‘costly’ physical jet certification tests with simulations? | Mo4ch News

Boeing reportedly mulls phasing out some of the 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 seeks to cut hours of airborne tests of the 777X during the year-long flight trials. Instead, the aerospace company plans to conduct more computerized stress simulations to present to the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) for flight safety certification.Also on rt.com‘We fell short’: Boeing finally admits safety flaws in implementing 737 MAX softwareThe release date of the Boeing’s wide-body, twin-engine, long-range 777X jet has repeatedly been postponed due to technical and certification issues, with its composite…