Damaged Japan Airlines A350-1000 Flies For 1st Time In 7+ Months After JFK Collision

A Japan Airlines A350-1000 aircraft, sustained damage following an incident at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City, successfully completed its inaugural flight in over seven months on Tuesday. The aircraft had been out of service since the collision occurred in June of this year. Following extensive repairs and inspections, conducted by JAL engineers, the plane was deemed airworthy for testing flights. This initial test flight took place on Tuesday, August 8th, marking a significant step in returning the aircraft to passenger operations. Authorities confirmed that the aircraft is now cleared to resume scheduled services after undergoing rigorous safety assessments.