One Final Test Flight Left

The last of the test flight pilot teams return to the North Pole today. As we announced yesterday, all of those pilots and reindeer have been recalled.

The good news is that Santa’s sleigh is ready. It has been thoroughly tested since last June and engineers are confident it will serve Santa well this year.

There will be ONE more final test flight, tentatively scheduled for Monday, December 23. It will be flown around the world one last time before the sleigh is turned over to Santa later than evening before his scheduled launch.

Weather is still a HUGE concern at the North Pole but the launch of Santa’s sleigh will not be affected regardless of the weather. Santa launches in blizzard conditions nearly every Christmas Eve. He is the foremost sleigh pilot in the world powered by the best reindeer in the world. There are no worries for Santa’s launch.

We will keep you updated.

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Elf Meg Nogg

Elf News Reporter at North Pole News Network

Elf Meg graduated from Southern North Pole University with a degree in journalism. For several years she was a star reporter for the North Pole Gazette and then briefly served as a producer for North Pole Radio News. She brings her experience in media to North Pole Flight Command, serving as both an Elf News Reporter for North Pole Radio News and Managing Editor of North Pole Flight Command.com

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