Boeing 777X battles extreme crosswinds in one of the harshest tests of the aircraft to make sure it works properly
Published on Feb 26, 2026 at 4:12 AM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on Feb 25, 2026 at 6:21 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
Spectacular footage of the Boeing 777X in testing has shown the extreme conditions the airliner is being subjected to, including crosswinds.
Footage on YouTube from a few days ago has shown the new aircraft in Lubbock, Texas, as its test-flight program continued in 2025.
While it has been delayed a few times, and costs have risen, Boeing is still making sure the new 777X is tested as thoroughly as possible.
It certainly has been dramatic watching it fight crosswinds and sandy conditions in Texas, with road signs blowing in the wind showing just how poor the conditions were.
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The Boeing 777X has been subject to extreme crosswinds
The main part of the test has seen the American airliner subjected to some extreme crosswinds.
In the footage, we can see the aircraft as it takes off in the extreme weather conditions.
These were conducted to see how the aircraft handled in the weather in footage shared by Boeing 777X.
Boeing’s new airliner has to prove that it is safe in these conditions, and once it does so, it will gain its certification for flight.
In the video, the aircraft shakes around as it takes off, highlighting just how severe the weather was.
The same can be seen as it comes into land later in the video.
A ‘Stop’ sign on the road next to the runway was also blown around by the crosswinds.
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The Boeing airliner has suffered multiple delays
The 777X first flew in January 2020, and it is the latest version of the long-range wide-body 777 range.
Initially, Boeing launched the program in 2013, and as of the time of writing, three prototypes have been built.
It does have some clever design touches, such as folding wings for when it’s at smaller airports.
But delays in the construction of components and with engine certification have hurt the project.
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic across 2020 and 2021 also did not help Boeing.
At one point, it looked like deliveries of the airliner would take place in 2022.
But further certification requirements caused more delays, with delivery pushed back to 2025.
At the time of writing, the hope is that the 777X will begin entering service in 2027.
If all goes to plan, then Lufthansa will be the first airline to take delivery of the 777X.
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Henry joined the Supercar Blondie team in February 2025, and since then has covered a wide array of topics ranging from EVs, American barn finds, and the odd Cold War jet. He’s combined his passion for cars with his keen interest in motorsport and his side hustle as a volunteer steam locomotive fireman at a leading heritage steam railway in England.
