 The airlines liked the extra space and six-abreast seating, so Boeing increased the 707's width again to compete, this time to .The first flight of the first-production 707-120 took place on December 20, 1957, and FAA certification followed on September 18, 1958.Both test pilots Joseph John "Tym" Tymczyszyn and James R. Gannett were awarded the first Iven C. Kincheloe Award for the test flights that led to certification.