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Boeing 777-9 Brakes Reach 2,500 Degrees In Critical Aborted Takeoff Test

Boeing has successfully conducted a critical rejected takeoff (RTO) test for its new 777-9, demonstrating the aircraft’s braking performance under extreme conditions. The test took place in early 2026 at a dedicated high-speed runway facility and simulated a maximum-weight, high-speed abort scenario

17 April 2026Source: Simple Flying