mo4ch:>Scandal-plagued Boeing suspends test of long-range 777x after ‘issue’ during final load checks | Mo4ch News

Boeing has suspended testing on its 777x aircraft after its team encountered an issue during final load testing, when a door reportedly blew off. The setback comes in the wake of its deadly 737 MAX crashes controversy.“During final load testing on the 777X static test airplane, the team encountered an issue that required suspension of the test,” a Boeing spokesman told AFP.Final load tests subject aircrafts to “loads and stresses well beyond normal operational loads,” and are overseen by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspectors as part of the aircraft certification process. Also on rt.comDisgruntled Miami airport mechanic arrested for sabotaging plane with 150 passengersA source close to the matter said that a door blew open during testing, KOMO News and AFP report.“The event is under review and the team is working to understand root cause,” Boeing said. The long-range 777X was originally scheduled to take its first test flight this summer, but it was postponed until 2020 due …