European Aviation Safety Agency Validates FAA Certification of Boeing 777 Freighter
EVERETT, Wash., Feb. 06, 2009 — The newest member of the Boeing [NYSE: BA] 777 family,
the 777 Freighter, today received its formal stamp of approval from the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). EASA validated the U.S. Federal
Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Feb. 3 type certification of the 777
Freighter.The certification formally recognizes
that the 777 Freighter has passed the stringent design and testing
requirements mandated by FAA and EASA, clearing the airplane for cargo
service. The first 777 Freighter will deliver to launch customer Air
France later in the quarter.
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