Guy Norris and Adrian Schofield | Aviation Daily Boeing confirms it is sliding its 777-8 development program back following major delays to the 777-9 flight test and certification campaign. The move comes as Boeing continues to funnel engineering resources to tackle the 737 MAX crisis, and could result in first deliveries of the 777-8 variant slipping into 2023 or beyond. | | Graham Warwick | Aerospace Daily & Defense Report DARPA has formally launched a program to build and fly an X-plane designed around active flow control, potentially eliminating the need for moving control surfaces. | | Tony Osborne | Aviation Week & Space Technology Startup already flying modified Piper Malibu on test flights in California. | | Irene Klotz | Aviation Week & Space Technology Flight data collection underway to assess first stage non-propulsive reentry option. | | Market Briefings (Subscription Required) |
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