The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has begun a series of extreme-weather tests at Elgin Air Force Base in Florida, US.
A special hangar at the air base allows the airplane to experience temperatures as high as 46°C and as low as -43°C.
After the airplane is stabilised at either hot or cold temperatures, it is prepared for flight release and will operate under these conditions.
Sensors and monitors will determine if all systems hardware and software operate as expected.
During the tests, preliminary hot fire testing follows cold-weather testing. Additional extreme-weather testing will be conducted later in the flight test programme.
The testing in Florida is expected to last for nearly two weeks.
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