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About an hour later, the aircraft had landed, loaded a fresh group of passengers and was back in the sky returning to Boston.

The aircraft is still in development, with a first flight targeted for 2027.

For most of its fleet, the airline will continue to work with Viasat, the satellite company that has provided connections on its aircraft for years.

FAA inspectors will remain involved in issuing so-called airworthiness certificates, which are required for each aircraft to be able to fly with passengers.

Ortberg appointed a new senior product chief in Boeing’s commercial plane business, whose prior role was developing a new type of aircraft.