Boeing 777-9 Test Aircraft N779XX Arrives at Curaçao for Hot and Humid Flight Testing

Civilian Aviation
Written by Patrick Lalande

On February 11th, Curaçao experienced a historic aviation event: The arrival of Boeing’s 777-9 test airliner!

Taking the much-delayed program on the road, Boeing chose our island as a base to conduct flight testing in a hot and humid environment for the next few weeks.

The test aircraft, registered N779XX, departed from King County International Airport/Boeing Field (BFI) for the 7 hours and 25 minutes flight, landing just after sunset. Local aviation enthusiast were out in full force for the big moment, with people massed at every possible vantage point around the airport.

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