Individuals with inside knowledge of the situation disclosed that Boeing and General Electric have pinpointed a possible durability problem with the engine seals on Boeing's 777X aircraft. At present, they are conducting in - depth research on countermeasures. These measures might entail redesigning the component and incorporating the new design during future maintenance procedures. Boeing's senior management emphasized that this particular issue is not anticipated to result in additional delays for the 777X project, which has already faced multiple postponements. It's worth noting that the GE9X engine received certification and has been in active service since 2020.
