Boeing expected to fly 777-9 for first time in nearly five years, Air Current editor says

(Reuters) -Boeing is expected to conduct the first flight of its 777-9 jet in about five years as early as August 5, Air Current editor Jon Ostrower said on Monday in a post on X, citing two people familiar with the matter.

Reuters could not independently verify the report.

(Reporting by Gnaneshwar Rajan in Bengaluru; Editing by Tasim Zahid)