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Think about this – we are soon half way through 2019 – Scary right? How good or bad has your travel year been so far? Mine has been amazing and very different than I expected. But that story is for another day. Today let’s look back on the week that was:

Next up let’s peek at this week’s travel news stories that caught my attention as “click worthy” headlines:

Gogo 5G Updates, 777x & 797 Buzz, Delta Support Dog Attack Victim Sues, Cost of the SAS Pilots Strike and More Travel News! June 1, 2019 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Google+ Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email. In April 2019, Delta will commence service from Seoul-Incheon to Minneapolis/St. Paul, using the airline’s newly refurbished 777 fleet. Available for sale now, this new flight — in cooperation with Delta’s joint venture partner Korean Air — offers among the best connections between the Midwest and Asia and complements the.

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I have booked just about all my travel for the rest of this year other than maybe a short jump or two to try out a few new jets I have yet to fly. How booked are you? Are you already making plans for 2020 like me? – René

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A Boeing 777X test aircraft has been ferried to Fairbanks, Alaska, to undergo cold soak testing. This week’s move is part of the type’s preparation program ahead of its introduction in 2023.

The aircraft is one of four 777X test aircraft that Boeing has been preparing with. Photo: Getty Images

Extreme conditions

According to Airline Ratings, the unit currently holds registration number N779XZ. It was ferried from Seattle to the Alaskan city to perform a series of tests. These experiments include the monitoring of how significant cold conditions can impact different parts of the plane. Therefore, Alaska is the perfect location at this time of year.

According to RadarBox, the aircraft left Boeing Field King County International at 12:37 PST to arrive at Fairbanks International at 15:22 AKST on February 4th. Photo: RadarBox

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There are several factors to consider with this aspect of testing. For example, metals contract at different durations. Moreover, lubricants may expend their viscosity, which can create wear problems for moving parts. Plastic and rubber materials could also become brittle. The trial involves shutting down the plane for 24 hours before actioning a cold start.

Testing includes the following factors:

Validation of systems behaviors at considerably high temperatures
Rejected take-offs
Engine and auxiliary power unit (APU) start after the cold soak
Thrust-reverser tests with snowy conditions

Cold weather testing plays an important part in the program. Photo: Getty Images

Change of plan

This move follows important developments regarding the 777X program earlier this month. The manufacturer reduced its number of firm orders of the type by 118 units. This has left a total of 191 firm orders for highly-anticipated aircraft.

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In the same week, reports emerged that Emirates, the 777X’s largest customer has been mulling over the prospects of switching some of its orders for the widebody to the smaller 787. The Middle Eastern powerhouse could swap out up to 45 units in favor of the Dreamliner. Overall, these reports emerge following the announcement that the first 777X won’t be delivered until 2023.

There has been plenty of excitement with the Boeing 777X’s launch. Photo: Getty Images

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Still focused

Altogether, there have been complications for Boeing across the board over the last year amid the 737 MAX saga and the pandemic. However, despite struggles across the industry and a delay to the 777X’s entry to service, the company is still determined to crack on with crucial testing procedures such as this one in Alaska.

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The fourth 777X test unit had hit the air for the first time in September. The quartet will prove vital for Boeing as it seeks to commit to its new introduction date.

Simple Flying reached out to Boeing for further details on this 777X cold soak in Alaska. We will update the article with any additional information from the company.

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What are your thoughts about this Boeing 777X ferrying to Fairbanks in Alaska for cold soak testing? Are you glad to see further progress in the aircraft’s testing procedures? Let us know what you think of the move in the comment section.

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