Aircraft
Boeing Completes First Flight of Second 777X
The first flight of 777X WH002 lasted 2 hours and 58 minutes.
The second Boeing 777X takes off for the first time on April 30 from Paine Field in Everett, Washington. (Photo: Boeing)
The second Boeing 777X takes off for the first time on April 30 from Paine Field in Everett, Washington. (Photo: Boeing)

Boeing on Thursday conducted what it called a productive and successful first flight of the second 777X airplane. Designated WH002 and the second of four 777-9 flight test articles, the big widebody will test handling characteristics and airplane performance, the company said.