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A new delay and a design problem raise questions about Boeing’s digital approach to T-7A design.
 
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Boeing’s long-delayed 777X program has suffered another blow after the FAA declined the manufacturer’s request for Type Inspection Authorization (TIA), citing concerns over unresolved software and hardware issues.
 
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