ZA002 is currently participating in the programme's first international remote testing in Keflavik, Iceland, where the aircraft is taking advantage of the airport's perpendicular runways, all equipped with instrument landing systems and historically high winds for crosswind handling characteristics. The aircraft arrived in Iceland on 1 September and flew its first round of S&C autoflight evaluations on 3 September with crosswind speeds of 28kts to 32kts.
"We've been watching for the right weather conditions for some time," says Scott Fancher, 787 programme vice president and general manager. "The team was happy to see the forecast in Iceland met our needs and we deployed to Keflavik earlier this week."
Boeing expects to certify the 787 for takeoffs and landings of up to 25kts of crosswind.
