Boeing said Friday the newest version of its 737 MAX plane, which just recently returned to service following a worldwide grounding after two fatal crashes, will undertake its first test flight near Seattle.
The Boeing 737 MAX 10 was scheduled to depart from Renton, Washington at 1700 GMT and land about two hours later in Seattle. However, the company said the exact timing will depend on weather conditions.
The mid-range jet had initially been targeted for commercial service in 2020, but the timeframe slipped during the MAX’s 20-month grounding, a problem compounded by the aviation industry downturn caused by Covid-19.
