According to the Seattle Times, and also Reuters, the Federal Aviation Administration has informed Boeing that the 777X was not yet ready for certification. They warned that they won't be able to certify the plane until mid-to late 2023.Reuters reported that the FAA wrote to Boeing citing a variety of issues such as lack data and the absence of a preliminary safety evaluation for the FAA. The FAA also rejected the manufacturer's request to issue a Type Inspection Authorization. Boeing was also warned by the FAA that they might have to increase their test flights. They only have a limited TIA with very few certification flight plans.Type certification is not possible without the technical data.Boeing 777X DelayAccording to the Seattle Times, the US authority also mentioned another issue. The serious flight control problem occurred on a test flight Dec 8th 2020. The plane experienced an uncommanded pitch event in which the aircraft's nose pitched abruptly upwards or downwards without pilot input. Proposed modifications that would involve late software and hardware changes to the electronic components of the jet's flight controls were also raised concerns by the FAA.According to the FAA, any aircraft that does not meet our safety and certification standards will not be approved.The popular wide-body aircraft is in development since 2013. It was originally expected that it would be delivered to airlines by 2020. However, the latest delay means that the jet may now enter commercial service in 2024. This will be four years later than originally planned.Boeing will continue to place safety at the forefront of 777X development. We are putting the plane through extensive testing to prove its safety and reliability. To ensure that we meet all requirements, we have a rigorous development process.Source: Seattle Times
