Boeing: Completed first flight between Washington and Seattle

The largest aircraft in the 737 Max series begins comprehensive testing program

The new plane accommodates 230 passengers.

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Boeing announced yesterday that the Boeing 737-10, the largest aircraft in the 737 Max series, has completed its first successful flight in its comprehensive testing program.

The company said in a statement that the plane took off from Renton Field in Renton, Washington, at 10:07 am local time, and landed at 12:38 in "Boeing Field" in Seattle.

"The performance of the aircraft was good, and the path on which we flew allowed us to test the aircraft's systems, flight controls, and handling characteristics, all of which passed the test according to our expectations," said the captain of the 737 Max, Jennifer Henderson. Beginning of the 737-10 comprehensive testing program.

"Boeing will cooperate closely with regulators to obtain official approval for the aircraft before its scheduled entry into service in 2023," she added.

For his part, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Stan Dale, said, “The 737-10 is an essential part of our customers’ fleet plans, as this aircraft will give them more capacity, capacity, higher fuel efficiency, and better cost per seat compared to its counterparts in single-aisle aircraft.

And Dell indicated that "the (737-10) aircraft can accommodate up to 230 passengers, and it also includes environmental improvements, reduces carbon emissions by 14%, and reduces noise by 50%, compared to the next generation of (737) aircraft," pointing out that The 737-10 has so far received more than 400 orders from 16 customers around the world.

• 737-10 planes have received 400 orders from 16 dealers so far.

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