@xaviation This is an equipment which called Ram Air Turbine or RAT in short to generate electricity and provide hydraulic power during emergency configuration (no engines/power outages).
The first Boeing #777X is in flight. After a few hours of flying, the jet will land at Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington.
Track the flight here: https://t.co/ekfjglCcb7
Congratulations to our customers and #777X team on today’s safe and successful flight, the first of many for the 777X as we continue our rigorous test program.
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We are aware that @RollsRoyce has made a financial disclosure due to increased inspections of the Trent 1000 Package C engine, one of three Rolls-Royce engine variants that power the 787. Here’s #Boeing’s statement.