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Boeing 777

707 · 717 · 727 · 737 · 747 · 757 · 767 · 777 · 787 The Boeing 707 is an American four-engine commercial passenger jet airliner developed by Boeing in the early 1950s. ... The Boeing 717 is a twin-engine, single-aisle jet airliner, developed for the 100-seat market. ... The Boeing 727 is a mid-size, narrow-body, three-engine commercial jet airliner. ... The Boeing 737 is a short to medium range, single aisle, narrow body jet airliner. ... The Boeing 747, sometimes nicknamed the Jumbo Jet,[4][5] is a long-haul, widebody commercial airliner manufactured by Boeing in the United States. ... The Boeing 757 is an American short to medium range commercial passenger aircraft manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. ... The Boeing 767 is a mid-size, wide-body twinjet airliner produced by the Commercial Airplanes division of The Boeing Company. ... The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a mid-sized, wide-body, twin engine jet airliner currently under development by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. ...

Boeing 777-200 of United Airlines, the launch customer of the 777 Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 572 pixelsFull resolution (2004 × 1434 pixel, file size: 1. ... United Airlines is a major airline of the United States. ...

Type Airliner
National origin United States
Manufacturer Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Maiden flight June 12, 1994
Introduction June 7, 1995 with United Airlines
Status Active
Primary users Singapore Airlines
Air France-KLM
Emirates Airline
United Airlines
Produced 1993 - present
Number built 720 as of May 2008[1]
Unit cost US$187.5-253 million[2]

The Boeing 777 is a long-range, wide-body twin-engine airliner built by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. The world's largest twinjet and commonly referred to as the "Triple Seven", it can carry between 283 and 368 passengers in a three-class configuration and has a range from 5,235 to 9,450 nautical miles (9,695 to 17,500 km). Distinguishing features of the 777 include the six wheels on each main landing gear, its circular fuselage cross section, the largest diameter turbofan engines of any aircraft, the pronounced "neck" aft of the flight deck, and the blade-like tail cone. An aerospace manufacturer is a company or individual involved in the various aspects of designing, building, testing, selling, and maintaining aircraft, aircraft parts, missiles, rockets, and/or spacecraft. ... Boeing Commercial Airplanes is a unit of The Boeing Company, based in Renton, Washington consisting of the Seattle-based former Boeing Airplane Company (the civil airliner division), as well as the Long Beach-based Douglas Aircraft division of the former McDonnell Douglas Corporation. ... The Maiden flight of an aircraft is the first occasion on which an aircraft leaves the ground of its own accord. ... is the 163rd day of the year (164th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... is the 158th day of the year (159th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... United Airlines is a major airline of the United States. ... Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA) (Chinese: ; pinyin: , abbreviated ; Malay: ; Tamil: ) (SGX: C6L) is the national airline of Singapore. ... KLM Boeing 737-300. ... Emirates Airline (shortened form: Emirates) (Arabic: طيران الإماراتTayarān al-Imārāt) is a subsidiary of The Emirates Group based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). ... United Airlines is a major airline of the United States. ... The European Airbus A380 is the worlds largest and broadest passenger aircraft A wide-body aircraft is a large airliner with a fuselage diameter of 5 to 6 metres (16 to 20 ft). ... An Airbus A340 airliner operated by Air Jamaica An airliner is a large fixed-wing aircraft with the primary function of transporting paying passengers. ... Boeing Commercial Airplanes is a unit of The Boeing Company, based in Renton, Washington consisting of the Seattle-based former Boeing Airplane Company (the civil airliner division), as well as the Long Beach-based Douglas Aircraft division of the former McDonnell Douglas Corporation. ... A twinjet is an aircraft powered by jet engines. ... A nautical mile is a unit of distance, or, as physical scientists like to call it, length. ... The fuselage can be short, and seemingly unaerodynamic, as in this Christen Eagle 2 The fuselage (from the French fuselé spindle-shaped) is an aircrafts main body section that holds crew and passengers or cargo. ... Schematic diagram of high-bypass turbofan engine CFM56-3 turbofan, lower half, side view. ...


As of May 2008, 56 customers have placed orders for 1,080 777s.[1] Direct market competitors to the 777 are the Airbus A330-300, A340, and some variants of the A350 XWB, which is currently under development. The 777 may eventually be replaced by a new product family, the Boeing Y3, which would draw upon technologies from the 787. The Airbus A330 is a large-capacity, wide-body, medium-to-long-range commercial passenger airliner. ... For the road in England, see A340 road. ... A350 redirects here. ... Yellowstone 3 (or Y3) is a Boeing Commercial Airplanes project to replace the 777-300 and 747 product lines. ... The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a mid-sized, wide-body, twin engine jet airliner currently under development by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. ...

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Development

Background

In the 1970s, Boeing unveiled new models: the twin-engine 757 to replace the venerable 727, the twin-engine 767 to challenge the Airbus A300, and a trijet 777 concept to compete with the DC-10 and the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar.[3] Based on a re-winged 767 design, the proposed 275-seat 777 was to be offered in two variants: a 2,700 nautical miles (5,000 km) transcontinental and an 4,320 nmi (8,000 km) intercontinental. The Boeing 757 is an American short to medium range commercial passenger aircraft manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. ... The Boeing 727 is a mid-size, narrow-body, three-engine commercial jet airliner. ... The Boeing 767 is a mid-size, wide-body twinjet airliner produced by the Commercial Airplanes division of The Boeing Company. ... A300 redirects here. ... A trijet is an aircraft powered by three jet engines. ... Biman Bangladesh Airlines McDonnell Douglas DC-10 The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is a three-engined long-range airliner, with two engines mounted on underwing pylons and a third engine at the base of the vertical stabilizer. ... Orbital Sciences Stargazer Lockheed L-1011 The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar was the third widebody passenger jet airliner to reach the marketplace, following the Boeing 747 jumbo jet and the Douglas DC-10. ...


The twinjets were a big success, due in part to the 1980s ETOPS regulations. However the trijet 777 was cancelled (much like the trijet concept of the Boeing 757) in part because of the complexities of a trijet design and the absence of a 40,000 lbf (178 kN) engine. The cancellation left Boeing with a huge size and range gap in its product line between the 767-300ER and the 747-400. The DC-10 and L-1011, which entered service in early 1970s, were also due for replacement. In the meantime, Airbus developed the A340 to fulfill that requirement and to compete with Boeing. ETOPS (Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards) is an acronym for an International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) rule permitting twin-engined commercial air transports to fly routes that, at some points, are farther than a distance of 60 minutes flying time from an emergency or diversion airport with one... For the road in England, see A340 road. ...


Design phase

In the mid-1980s Boeing produced proposals for an enlarged 767, dubbed 767X. There were also a number of in-house designations for proposals, of which the 763-246 was one internal designation that was mentioned in public.[4] The 767X had a longer fuselage and larger wings than the existing 767, and seated about 340 passengers with a maximum range of 7,300 nautical miles (13,500 kilometers). The airlines were unimpressed with the 767X: they wanted short to intercontinental range capability, a bigger cabin cross section, a fully flexible cabin configuration and an operating cost lower than any 767 stretch. By 1988 Boeing realized that the only answer was a new design, the 777 twinjet.[5] A twinjet is an aircraft powered by jet engines. ...

Glass cockpit of United Airlines 777

Designing of the 777 was different from previous Boeing jetliners. For the first time, eight major airlines (Cathay Pacific, American, Delta, ANA, BA, JAL, Qantas, and United) had a role in the development of the plane as part of a "Working Together" collaborative model employed for the 777 project.[6] Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 799 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (1200 × 901 pixel, file size: 351 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Boeing 777 Metadata... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 799 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (1200 × 901 pixel, file size: 351 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Boeing 777 Metadata... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Cathay Pacific Airways Limited (traditional Chinese: ; SEHK: 0293, OTCBB: CPCAY) is the largest airline and flag carrier of Hong Kong. ... Delta Air Lines, Inc. ... All Nippon Airways Co. ... For the 1930s airline of similar name, see British Airways Ltd. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Qantas Airways Limited (IPA: ) is the national airline of Australia. ... United Airlines is a major airline of the United States. ...


At the first "Working Together" meeting in January 1990, a 23-page questionnaire was distributed to the airlines, asking each what it wanted in the new design. By March 1990 a basic design for the 767X had been decided upon; a cabin cross-section close to the 747's, 325 passengers, fly-by-wire controls, glass cockpit, flexible interior, and 10% better seat-mile costs than the A330 and MD-11. ETOPS was also a priority for United Airlines.[7] A flight control system consists of the flight control surfaces, the respective cockpit controls, connecting linkage, and necessary operating mechanisms to control aircraft in flight The basic fundamentals of aircraft controls has been explained in aeronautics. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Available Seat Miles (ASM) – The number of seats available multiplied by the number of miles flown. ...


All software, whether produced internally to Boeing or externally, was to be written in Ada. The bulk of the work was undertaken by Honeywell who developed an Airplane Information Management System (AIMS). This handles the flight and navigation displays, systems monitoring and data acquisition (e.g. flight data acquisition). Ada is a structured, statically typed, imperative, and object-oriented high-level computer programming language. ...


United's replacement program for its aging DC-10s became a focus for Boeing's designs. The new aircraft needed to be capable of flying three different routes; Chicago to Hawaii, Chicago to Europe and non-stop from the hot and high Denver to Hawaii.[8] For other uses, see Chicago (disambiguation). ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... In aviation, hot and high is the ability of an airplane to operate safely from airports in very warm climates or very high elevations. ... This article refers to the state capital of Colorado. ...


In October 1990, United Airlines became the launch customer when it placed an order for 34 Pratt & Whitney-powered 777s with options on a further 34.[9] Production of the first aircraft began in January 1993 at Boeing's Everett plant near Seattle.[10] In the same month, the 767X was officially renamed the 777, and a team of United 777 developers joined other airline teams and the Boeing team at the Boeing Everett Factory.[11] Divided into 240 design teams of up to 40 members, working on individual components of the aircraft, almost 1,500 design issues were addressed.[12] County Snohomish Government  - Mayor Ray Stephanson Area  - City 123. ... City nickname Emerald City City bird Great Blue Heron City flower Dahlia City mottos The City of Flowers The City of Goodwill City song Seattle, the Peerless City Mayor Greg Nickels County King County Area   - Total   - Land   - Water   - % water 369. ... Boeings Everett, Washington Factory is where Boeing 747s, Boeing 767s, Boeing 777s, and the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner are built. ...


The 777 was the first commercial aircraft to be designed entirely on computer. Everything was created on a 3D CAD software system known as CATIA, sourced from Dassault Systemes. This allowed a virtual 777 to be assembled, in simulation, to check for interferences and to verify proper fit of the many thousands of parts before costly physical prototypes were manufactured.[13] Boeing was initially not convinced of the abilities of the program, and built a mock-up of the nose section to test the results. It was so successful that all further mock-ups were cancelled.[14] This article is about the machine. ... CADD and CAD redirect here. ... Computer software (or simply software) refers to one or more computer programs and data held in the storage of a computer for some purpose. ... Look up CATIA in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Dassault Systemes (Dassault Systèmes S.A.) (Pronounced - Dasoh) (NASDAQ: DASTY; Euronext: 13065) is a leading company specializing in 3D and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software. ... Section 41 on a Boeing 777. ...


Into production

The first Boeing 777 in commercial service, United Airlines' N777UA
The first Boeing 777 in commercial service, United Airlines' N777UA

The 777 included substantial international content, to be exceeded only by the 787. International contributors included Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (fuselage panels), Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. (center wing section),[15] Hawker De Havilland (elevators), ASTA (rudder)[16] and Ilyushin (jointly designed overhead baggage compartment).[17] United Airlines is a major airline of the United States. ... The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a mid-sized, wide-body, twin engine jet airliner currently under development by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. ... Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd (MHI) (三菱重工業, Mitsubishi JÅ«kōgyō) TYO: 7011 is a Japanese company. ... Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. ... A descendant of the Nakajima Aircraft Company (est. ... For other meanings of elevator see Elevator (disambiguation). ... Aircraft flight controls allow a pilot to guide his plane to the destination. ... Ilyushin (Russian: Илью́шин) is a Russian (formerly Soviet) aircraft manufacturer (design office prefix Il), founded by Sergey Vladimirovich Ilyushin. ...


On April 9, 1994 the first 777, WA001, was rolled out in a series of fifteen ceremonies held during the day to accommodate the 100,000 invited guests.[18] First flight took place on June 14, 1994, piloted by 777 Chief Test Pilot John E. Cashman, marking the start of an eleven month flight test program more extensive than that seen on any previous Boeing model.[19] is the 99th day of the year (100th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... is the 165th day of the year (166th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ...


On May 15, 1995 Boeing delivered the first 777, registered N777UA, to United Airlines. The FAA awarded 180 minute ETOPS clearance ("ETOPS-180") for PW4074 engined 777-200s on May 30, 1995, making the 777 the first aircraft to carry an ETOPS-180 rating at its entry into service.[20] The 777's first commercial flight took place on June 7, 1995 from London's Heathrow Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. The development, testing, and delivery of the 777 was the subject of the documentary series, "21st century Jet: The Building of the 777." is the 135th day of the year (136th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... United Airlines is a major airline of the United States. ... FAA redirects here. ... ETOPS (Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards) is an acronym for an International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) rule permitting twin-engined commercial air transports to fly routes that, at some points, are farther than a distance of 60 minutes flying time from an emergency or diversion airport with one... is the 150th day of the year (151st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... is the 158th day of the year (159th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... London Heathrow Airport (IATA airport code: LHR, ICAO airport code: EGLL, and often simply Heathrow) is the United Kingdoms busiest and best-connected airport. ... , FAA Airport Diagram Washington Dulles International Airport (IATA: IAD, ICAO: KIAD, FAA LID: IAD) is a public airport located 25 miles (40 km) west of the central business district of Washington, D.C., in Loudoun County and Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. ...


In 1996 Japan Air System held an airplane livery design contest for its 777.[21][22] The winning design was featured on the JAS 777 for the airline's 25th anniversary in April 1997.[23] Japan Air System (JAS, 日本エアシステム) was the smallest of the Big 3 Japanese airlines. ...


Due to rising fuel costs, airlines began looking at the Boeing 777 as a fuel-efficient alternative compared to other widebody jets.[24] With modern engines, having extremely low failure rates (as seen in the ETOPS certification of most twinjets) and increased power output, four engines are no longer necessary except for very large aircraft such as the Airbus A380 or Boeing 747. The Airbus A380 is a double-deck, wide-body, four-engine airliner manufactured by the European corporation Airbus, an EADS subsidiary. ... The Boeing 747, sometimes nicknamed the Jumbo Jet,[4][5] is a long-haul, widebody commercial airliner manufactured by Boeing in the United States. ...


Singapore Airlines is the largest operator of the Boeing 777 family with 75 in service, consisting of -200ER (46), -300s (12) and -300ERs (17).[25] Emirates Airline is second with 57 777s as of 2007, consisting of -300ERs (31), -300s (12), -200LRs (4), -200ERs (6), and -200s (3).[26] Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA) (Chinese: ; pinyin: , abbreviated ; Malay: ; Tamil: ) (SGX: C6L) is the national airline of Singapore. ... Emirates Airline (shortened form: Emirates) (Arabic: طيران الإماراتTayarān al-Imārāt) is a subsidiary of The Emirates Group based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). ...


Design

Main undercarriage of an American Airlines 777-200ER on landing approach
Main undercarriage of an American Airlines 777-200ER on landing approach

Boeing employed advanced technologies in the 777. These features included: Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 536 pixelsFull resolution (2197 × 1471 pixel, file size: 982 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) The main undercarriage of an American Airlines Boeing 777-200ER (N788AN), a few seconds before landing at London Heathrow Airport. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 536 pixelsFull resolution (2197 × 1471 pixel, file size: 982 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) The main undercarriage of an American Airlines Boeing 777-200ER (N788AN), a few seconds before landing at London Heathrow Airport. ... Luftwaffe Junkers Ju 87s, with fixed conventional landing gear. ... American Airlines, Inc. ...

  • The largest and most powerful turbofan engines on a commercial airliner with a 128 inch (3.25 m) fan diameter on the GE90-115B1.
  • Honeywell LCD glass cockpit flight displays
  • Fully digital fly-by-wire flight controls with emergency manual reversion
  • Fully software-configurable avionics
  • Electronic flight bag
  • Lighter design including use of composites (12% by weight)[27]
  • Raked wingtips
  • Fiber optic avionics network
  • The largest landing gear and the largest tires ever used in a commercial jetliner. Each main gear tire of a 777-300ER carries a maximum rated load of 64,583 lb (29,294 kg) when the aircraft is fully loaded, the heaviest load per tire of any production aircraft ever built.
Section 41 on a Boeing 777, the only major part shared with the 767
Section 41 on a Boeing 777, the only major part shared with the 767

The 777 has the same Section 41 as the 767. This refers to the part of the aircraft from the tip of the nose, going to just behind the cockpit windows. From a head-on view, the end of the section is very evident. This is where the bulk of the aircraft's avionics are stored. GE90 NASA GE90 airflow simulation A GE90-115 mounted on the #2 pylon of GEs Boeing 747 flight test aircraft at the Mojave Airport in 2002 General Electric GE90 is a family of high-bypass turbofan engines built by GE-Aviation for the Boeing 777, with thrust ranging from... Honeywell Heating Specialties Company Stock Certificate dated 1924 signed by Mark C. Honeywell - courtesy of Scripophily. ... LCD redirects here. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A flight control system consists of the flight control surfaces, the respective cockpit controls, connecting linkage, and necessary operating mechanisms to control aircraft in flight The basic fundamentals of aircraft controls has been explained in aeronautics. ... Avionics is a portmanteau which literally means aviation electronics. ... Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) is an electronic information management device that helps flight crews perform flight management tasks more easily and efficiently with less paper. ... Composite materials (or composites for short) are engineering materials made from two or more components. ... Fiber Optic strands An optical fiber in American English or fibre in British English is a transparent thin fiber for transmitting light. ... Luftwaffe Junkers Ju 87s, with fixed conventional landing gear. ... Image File history File links KLM777-Sec41. ... Image File history File links KLM777-Sec41. ... Section 41 on a Boeing 777. ... Section 41 on a Boeing 777. ... The Boeing 767 is a mid-size, wide-body twinjet airliner produced by the Commercial Airplanes division of The Boeing Company. ...


Boeing made use of work done on the cancelled Boeing 7J7, which had validated many of the chosen technologies. A notable design feature is Boeing's decision to retain conventional control yokes rather than fit sidestick controllers as used in many fly-by-wire fighter aircraft and in some Airbus transports. Boeing viewed the traditional yoke and rudder controls as being more intuitive for pilots. Boeing 7J7 (artists concept) The Boeing 7J7 was a short- to medium-range airliner proposed by Boeing in the 1980s, but never built. ... The control yoke of a Boeing 737 aircraft. ... A flight control system consists of the flight control surfaces, the respective cockpit controls, connecting linkage, and necessary operating mechanisms to control aircraft in flight. ... A flight control system consists of the flight control surfaces, the respective cockpit controls, connecting linkage, and necessary operating mechanisms to control aircraft in flight. ...


Folding wingtips were offered when the 777 was launched but no airline has purchased this option. This feature was meant to appeal to airlines who might use the aircraft in gates made to accommodate smaller aircraft. The feature was also meant to appeal to airports. Some airports who did not want to renovate their gates for large, wide bodied aircraft like the recent Airbus A380 would be more likely to offer service for airlines with the feature.[28][29]


Interiors

Economy class interior of EVA Air 777-300ER in 3-3-3 layout
Economy class interior of EVA Air 777-300ER in 3-3-3 layout

The interior of the Boeing 777, also known as the Boeing Signature Interior, has since been used on other aircraft, including the 767-400ER, 747-400ER, newer 767-200s and 767-300s. The interior on the Next Generation 737 and the Boeing 757-300 is loosely based on the 777's interior but also blends in aspects from the 757-200 interior. The 777 also features larger, more rounded, windows than most other aircraft. The 777-style windows were later adopted on the 767-400ER and Boeing 747-8. The Boeing 787 and Boeing 747-8 will feature a new interior evolved from the 777-style interior and, in the case of the 787, will have even larger windows. Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... EVA Air (Chinese:長榮航空 Chángróng Hángkōng) is a Taiwanese airline based at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport near Taipei, Taiwan, operating passenger and dedicated cargo services to international destinations in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and North America. ... The Boeing 767 is a mid-size, wide-body twinjet airliner produced by the Commercial Airplanes division of The Boeing Company. ... The Boeing 747-400 is the most recent version of the Boeing 747 in service. ... The Boeing 767 is a mid-size, wide-body twinjet airliner produced by the Commercial Airplanes division of The Boeing Company. ... The Boeing 767 is a mid-size, wide-body twinjet airliner produced by the Commercial Airplanes division of The Boeing Company. ... The Boeing 737 is a short to medium range, single aisle, narrow body jet airliner. ... The Boeing 757 is an American short to medium range commercial passenger aircraft manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. ... The Boeing 757 is an American short to medium range commercial passenger aircraft manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. ... The Boeing 767 is a mid-size, wide-body twinjet airliner produced by the Commercial Airplanes division of The Boeing Company. ... The Boeing 747-8 is the latest variant of the Boeing 747, officially announced in 2005. ... The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a mid-sized, wide-body, twin engine jet airliner currently under development by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. ... The Boeing 747-8 is the latest variant of the Boeing 747, officially announced in 2005. ...


Some 777s also have crew rest areas in the crown area above the cabin. Separate crew rests can be included for the flight and cabin crew, with a two-person crew rest above the forward cabin between the first and second doors,[30] and a larger overhead crew rest further aft with multiple bunks.


Variants

Various Boeing 777 models await final delivery
Various Boeing 777 models await final delivery

Boeing uses two characteristics to define their 777 models. The first is the fuselage size, which affects the number of passengers and amount of cargo that can be carried. The 777-200 and derivatives are the base size. A few years later, the aircraft was stretched into the 777-300.


The second characteristic is range. Boeing defined these three segments: The maximal total range is the distance an aircraft can fly between takeoff and landing, as limited by fuel capacity in powered aircraft, or cross-country speed and environmental conditions in unpowered aircraft. ...

  • A market: 3,900 to 5,200 nautical miles (7,223 to 9,630 km)[31]
  • B market: 5,800 to 7,700 nautical miles (10,742 to 14,260 km)[31]
  • C market: 8,000 nautical miles (14,816 km) and greater[31]

These markets are also used to compare the 777 to its competitor, the Airbus A340. Airbus S.A.S. (pronounced in English, in French, and in German) is an aircraft manufacturing subsidiary of EADS, a European aerospace concern. ... For the road in England, see A340 road. ...


When referring to variants of the 777, Boeing and the airlines often collapse the model (777) and the capacity designator (200 or 300) into a smaller form, either 772 or 773. Subsequent to that they may or may not append the range identifier. So the base 777-200 may be referred to as a "772" or "772A", while a 777-300ER would be referred to as a "773ER", "773B" or "77W". Any of these notations may be found in aircraft manuals or airline timetables.[32]


Initial models

777-200

Delta's 777-200 in livery commemorating the 2002 Winter Olympics
Delta's 777-200 in livery commemorating the 2002 Winter Olympics

The 777-200 (772A) was the initial A-market model. The first customer delivery was to United Airlines (FAA: N777UA) in May 1995. It is available with a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) from 505,000 to 545,000 pounds (229 to 247 tonnes) and range capability between 3,780 and 5,235 nautical miles (7,000 to 9,695 km). Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1519x1006, 330 KB) Deltas 777-200 commemorating the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1519x1006, 330 KB) Deltas 777-200 commemorating the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. ... Delta Air Lines, Inc. ... Rather unusually, these Angels wear white hart (deer) badges, with the personal livery of King Richard II of England, who commissioned this, the Wilton diptych, about 1400 A livery is a uniform or other sign worn in a non-military context on a person or object (such as an airplane... The 2002 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XIX Olympic Winter Games, and with the theme slogan Light The Fire Within, were celebrated in 2002 in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. ... United Airlines is a major airline of the United States. ... FAA redirects here. ... In aviation, the Maximum Take-Off Weight (or MTOW) is the maximum weight with which an aircraft is allowed to try to achieve flight. ...


The -200 is currently powered by two 77,000 lbf (343 kN) Pratt & Whitney PW4077 turbofans, 77,000 lbf (343 kN) General Electric GE90-77Bs, or 76,000 lbf (338 kN) Rolls Royce Trent 877s.[33] Pratt & Whitney is an American aircraft engine manufacturer whose products are widely used in both civil and military aircraft. ... The Pratt & Whitney PW4000 is a family of high-bypass turbofan aircraft engines with certified thrust ranging from 52,000 to 99,040 lbf (230 to 441 kN). ... General Electric Aircraft Engines (GEAE) is the top supplier of aircraft engines in the world and offers engines for the majority of commercial aircraft. ... GE90 NASA GE90 airflow simulation A GE90-115 mounted on the #2 pylon of GEs Boeing 747 flight test aircraft at the Mojave Airport in 2002 General Electric GE90 is a family of high-bypass turbofan engines built by GE-Aviation for the Boeing 777, with thrust ranging from... This article is about the aircraft engine company. ... Rolls-Royce Trent 900 on A380 prototype Rolls Royce Trent is a family of high bypass turbofan engines manufactured by Rolls-Royce. ...


The first 777-200 built was used by Boeing's non-destructive testing (NDT) campaign in 1994–1995, and provided valuable data for the -200ER and -300 programs (see below). This A market aircraft was sold to Cathay Pacific Airways and delivered in December 2000. Cathay Pacific Airways Limited (國泰航空有限公司 Pinyin (in Mandarin Chinese):Guótài Hángkōng Yŏuxiàn Gōngsī, abbreviated 國泰) is an Asian commercial airline based in Hong Kong. ...


The direct equivalent from Airbus is the Airbus A330-300. A total of 88 -200s have been delivered to ten different customers as of May 2008.[1] As of August 2007, 84 Boeing 777-200s were in airline service.[34] Air Canada Airbus A330 The Airbus A330 is a large_capacity medium_to_long_range commercial passenger airplane manufactured by Airbus. ...


777-200ER

Air France 777-200ER touches down at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport
Air France 777-200ER touches down at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport

Originally known as the 777-200IGW (for "increased gross weight"), the longer-range B market 777-200ER (772B) features additional fuel capacity, with increased MTOW range from 580,000 to 631,000 pounds (263 to 286 tonnes) and range capability between 6,000 and 7,700 nautical miles (11,000 to 14,260 km). ER stands for Extended Range. The first 777-200ER was delivered to British Airways in February 1997,[35] who also were the first carrier to launch, in 2001, a 10 abreast economy configuration in this airframe, which had originally been designed for a maximum 9 abreast configuration. Air France (formally Société Air France) is Europes largest airline company. ... For the 1930s airline of similar name, see British Airways Ltd. ... For the 1930s airline of similar name, see British Airways Ltd. ...


The 777-200ER can be powered by any two of a number of engines: the 84,000 lbf (374 kN) Pratt & Whitney PW4084 or Rolls-Royce Trent 884, the 85,000 lbf (378 kN) GE90-85B, the 90,000 lbf (400 kN) PW4090, GE90-90B1, or Trent 890, or the 92,000 lbf (409 kN) GE90-92B or Trent 892. In 1998 Air France took delivery of a 777-200ER powered by GE90-94B engines capable of 94,000 lbf (418 kN) thrust. The Rolls Royce Trent 800 is the leading engine for the 777 with a market share of 43%. The engine is used on the majority of 777-200s, ERs and 300s but is not offered for the 200LR and 300ER.[36] Pratt & Whitney is an American aircraft engine manufacturer whose products are widely used in both civil and military aircraft. ... The Pratt & Whitney PW4000 is a family of high-bypass turbofan aircraft engines with certified thrust ranging from 52,000 to 99,040 lbf (230 to 441 kN). ... This article is about the aircraft engine company. ... Rolls-Royce Trent 900 on A380 prototype Rolls Royce Trent is a family of high bypass turbofan engines manufactured by Rolls-Royce. ... GE90 NASA GE90 airflow simulation A GE90-115 mounted on the #2 pylon of GEs Boeing 747 flight test aircraft at the Mojave Airport in 2002 General Electric GE90 is a family of high-bypass turbofan engines built by GE-Aviation for the Boeing 777, with thrust ranging from... The Pratt & Whitney PW4000 is a family of high-bypass turbofan aircraft engines with certified thrust ranging from 52,000 to 99,040 lbf (230 to 441 kN). ... GE90 NASA GE90 airflow simulation A GE90-115 mounted on the #2 pylon of GEs Boeing 747 flight test aircraft at the Mojave Airport in 2002 General Electric GE90 is a family of high-bypass turbofan engines built by GE-Aviation for the Boeing 777, with thrust ranging from... Rolls-Royce Trent 900 on A380 prototype Rolls Royce Trent is a family of high bypass turbofan engines manufactured by Rolls-Royce. ... GE90 NASA GE90 airflow simulation A GE90-115 mounted on the #2 pylon of GEs Boeing 747 flight test aircraft at the Mojave Airport in 2002 General Electric GE90 is a family of high-bypass turbofan engines built by GE-Aviation for the Boeing 777, with thrust ranging from... Rolls-Royce Trent 900 on A380 prototype Rolls Royce Trent is a family of high bypass turbofan engines manufactured by Rolls-Royce. ... Air France (formally Société Air France) is Europes largest airline company. ... GE90 NASA GE90 airflow simulation A GE90-115 mounted on the #2 pylon of GEs Boeing 747 flight test aircraft at the Mojave Airport in 2002 General Electric GE90 is a family of high-bypass turbofan engines built by GE-Aviation for the Boeing 777, with thrust ranging from...


On March 1997, China Southern Airlines made history by flying the 1st Boeing 777 scheduled transpacific route, which was the flagship Guangzhou-Los Angeles route. On April 2, 1997, a Boeing 777-200ER, tail registration 9M-MRA (dubbed the "Super Ranger") of Malaysia Airlines, broke the Great Circle Distance Without Landing record for an airliner by flying east (the long way) from Boeing Field, Seattle, to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a distance of 20,044 km (10,823 nmi), in 21 hours, 23 minutes, more than a scheduled range of B777-200LR. The flight was non-revenue with no passengers on board. The plane is also recognized for another feat; the longest ETOPS-related emergency flight diversion (192 minutes under one engine power) was conducted on a United Airlines' Boeing 777-200ER carrying 255 passengers on March 17, 2003 over the southern Pacific Ocean [37] —not without causing regulatory consternation. China Southern Airlines (中国南方航空公司) (SEHK: 1055, NYSE: ZNH) is an airline based in Guangzhou in the Guangdong province of the Peoples Republic of China. ... is the 92nd day of the year (93rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... Malaysia Airlines (Abbreviated: MAS, Malay: Penerbangan Malaysia) is the national airline of Malaysia, operating scheduled services to over 100 destinations worldwide. ... For the Brisbane bus routes known collectively as the Great Circle Line (598 & 599), see the following list of Brisbane Transport routes A great circle on a sphere A great circle is a circle on the surface of a sphere that has the same diameter as the sphere, dividing the... Boeing Field, officially King County International Airport (IATA: BFI, ICAO: KBFI) is a two-runway airport owned and run by King County, Washington. ... Seattle redirects here. ... Nickname: Motto: Maju dan makmur (English: Progress and Prosper) Location in Malaysia Coordinates: , Country State Establishment 1857 Granted city status 1974 Government  - Mayor (Datuk Bandar) Datuk Abdul Hakim Borhan From 14 December 2006 Area  - Total 243. ... ETOPS (Extended Twin-engine OPerationS) is an acronym for an International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) rule permitting newer twin-engined commercial air transports to fly routes that, at some points, are further than a distance of 60 minutes flying time from an emergency or diversion airport. ... United Airlines is a major airline of the United States. ... is the 76th day of the year (77th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


The direct equivalents to the 777-200ER from Airbus are the Airbus A340-300 and the proposed A350-900. As of August 2007, 397 Boeing 777-200ER aircraft were in airline service, with 34 further firm orders.[34] For the road in England, see A340 road. ... A350 redirects here. ...


777-300

An Emirates 777-300 landing at London Heathrow Airport
An Emirates 777-300 landing at London Heathrow Airport

The stretched A market 777-300 (773A) is designed as a replacement for 747-100s and -200s. Compared to the older 747s, the stretched 777 has comparable passenger capacity and range, and also burns one third less fuel and has 40% lower maintenance costs. ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1800x1231, 691 KB) Emirates Boeing 777-300 (A6-EMV) landing at London Heathrow Airport, England. ... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1800x1231, 691 KB) Emirates Boeing 777-300 (A6-EMV) landing at London Heathrow Airport, England. ... Emirates Airline (shortened form: Emirates) (Arabic: طيران الإماراتTayarān al-Imārāt) is a subsidiary of The Emirates Group based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). ...


It features a 33 ft 3 in (10.1 m) fuselage stretch over the baseline 777-200, allowing seating for up to 550 passengers in a single class high density configuration and is also 29,000 pounds (13 tonnes) heavier. The 777-300 has tailskid and ground maneuvering cameras mounted on the horizontal tail and underneath the forward fuselage to aid pilots during taxi due to the aircraft's length.


It was awarded type certification simultaneously from the U.S. FAA and European JAA and was granted 180 min ETOPS approval on May 4, 1998 and entered service with Cathay Pacific later in that month. FAA redirects here. ... The Joint Aviation Authorities, or JAA, is the predominant regulatory body for aviation in Europe. ... is the 124th day of the year (125th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Cathay Pacific Airways Limited (traditional Chinese: ; SEHK: 0293, OTCBB: CPCAY) is the largest airline and flag carrier of Hong Kong. ...


The typical operating range with 368 three-class passengers is 6,015 nautical miles (11,135 km). It is typically powered by two of the following engines: 90,000 lbf (400 kN) PW4090 turbofans, 92,000 lbf (409 kN) Trent 892 or General Electric GE90-92Bs, or 98,000 lbf (436 kN) PW-4098s. A nautical mile is a unit of distance, or, as physical scientists like to call it, length. ... The Pratt & Whitney PW4000 is a family of high-bypass turbofan aircraft engines with certified thrust ranging from 52,000 to 99,040 lbf (230 to 441 kN). ... Rolls-Royce Trent 900 on A380 prototype Rolls Royce Trent is a family of high bypass turbofan engines manufactured by Rolls-Royce. ... GE90 NASA GE90 airflow simulation A GE90-115 mounted on the #2 pylon of GEs Boeing 747 flight test aircraft at the Mojave Airport in 2002 General Electric GE90 is a family of high-bypass turbofan engines built by GE-Aviation for the Boeing 777, with thrust ranging from...


Since the introduction of the -300ER in 2004, all operators have selected the ER version of the -300 model, in some cases replacing 747-400 aircraft. The 777-300ER, with 365 seats, is capacious enough to displace 747-400 configured with 416 seats, and burns 20% less fuel per trip than the latter. Operators try to maintain operating margins by retaining first-class and business-class seats and reducing economy seating on flights that previously were served by the 747; Japan Airlines is introducing semi-partitioned "suites" that offer each passenger 20% more space than current first class seating.[38] Air New Zealand will replace all of its 747-400s with the 777-300ER.[24] This aircraft has no direct Airbus equivalent but the A340-600 is offered in competition. As of August 2007, 60 Boeing 777-300 aircraft were in airline service.[34] The Boeing 777 is a long-range, wide-body twin-engine airliner built by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Boeing 747-400 Boeing 747-400 Boeing 767-300 landing Air New Zealand Limited (ASX:, NZX: AIR, Air New Zealand) is a scheduled passenger airline based in Auckland, New Zealand, and the national flag carrier. ... For the road in England, see A340 road. ...


Longer range models

777-200LR

A GE90 engine mounted on a 777-200LR.
A GE90 engine mounted on a 777-200LR.

The 777-200LR (772C) ("LR" for "Longer Range") became the world's longest range commercial airliner when it entered service in 2006. Boeing named this plane the WorldLiner for its ability to connect almost any two airports in the world, although it is subject to ETOPS restrictions. It is capable of flying 9,450 nautical miles (17,501.40 km) in 18 hours. Developed alongside the 777-300ER, the 777-200LR achieves this with either 110,000 lbf (489 kN) thrust General Electric GE90-110B1 turbofans, or as an option, GE90-115B turbofans used on the -300ER. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 705 × 599 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,127 × 958 pixels, file size: 510 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 705 × 599 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,127 × 958 pixels, file size: 510 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... GE90 NASA GE90 airflow simulation A GE90-115 mounted on the #2 pylon of GEs Boeing 747 flight test aircraft at the Mojave Airport in 2002 General Electric GE90 is a family of high-bypass turbofan engines built by GE-Aviation for the Boeing 777, with thrust ranging from... ETOPS (Extended Twin-engine OPerationS) is an acronym for an International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) rule permitting newer twin-engined commercial air transports to fly routes that, at some points, are further than a distance of 60 minutes flying time from an emergency or diversion airport. ...


Rolls Royce originally offered the Trent 8104 engine with a thrust of 104,000 to 114,000 lbf (463 to 507 kN) that has been tested up to 117,000 lbf (520 kN). However, Boeing and Rolls Royce could not agree on risk sharing on the project so the engine was eventually not offered to customers. Instead GE agreed on risk-sharing for the development of long range derivatives of the Boeing 777. The agreement stipulated that only GE engines would be offered on the 777-200LR and 777-300ER.[39] This article is about the aircraft engine company. ... Rolls-Royce Trent 900 on A380 prototype Rolls Royce Trent is a family of high-bypass turbofan engines manufactured by Rolls-Royce. ...


The 777-200LR was initially proposed as a 777-100X.[40] It would have been a shortened version of the 777-200, analogous to the Boeing 747SP. The shorter fuselage would allow more of the take-off weight to be dedicated to fuel tankage, increasing the range. Because the aircraft would have carried fewer passengers than the 777-200 while having similar operating costs, it would have had a higher cost per seat. With the advent of more powerful engines the 777-100X proposal was replaced by the 777X program, which evolved into the Longer Range 777-200LR. The Boeing 747SP is a highly modified version of Boeings Boeing 747-100 offering special performance. Known during development as the short body 747SB, the shortened fuselage permitted longer range flights to be made. ...

The 777-200LR WorldLiner, presented at the Paris Air Show 2005. (now with PIA)
The 777-200LR WorldLiner, presented at the Paris Air Show 2005. (now with PIA)

The -200LR features a significantly increased MTOW and three optional auxiliary fuel tanks manufactured by Marshall Aerospace in the rear cargo hold.[41] Other new features include raked wingtips, a new main landing gear and additional structural strengthening. The roll-out was on February 15, 2005 and the first flight was at March 8, 2005. The second prototype made its first flight on May 24, 2005. The -200LR's entry into service was in January 2006. The only mass-produced aircraft with greater unrefueled range is the KC-10 Extender military tanker. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2592x1944, 1916 KB) Boeing 777-200LR Worldliner fr: Photographie prise au Salon International de lAéronautique et de lEspace de Paris-Le Bourget, 2005. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2592x1944, 1916 KB) Boeing 777-200LR Worldliner fr: Photographie prise au Salon International de lAéronautique et de lEspace de Paris-Le Bourget, 2005. ... A Mirage 2000-5 at the Paris Air Show The Paris Air Show (Salon International de lAéronautique et de lEspace, Paris-Le Bourget) is an international trade fair for the aerospace business. ... Pakistan International Airlines Corporation, more commonly known as Pakistan International Airlines or PIA (Urdu: پی آئی اے or پاکستان انٹرنیشنل ایرلاینز), is the flag carrier airline of Pakistan, based in Karachi. ... The Marshall companies have been internationally associated with aerospace engineering for over ninety years. ... is the 46th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 67th day of the year (68th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 144th day of the year (145th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The KC-10 Extender is an air-to-air tanker aircraft in service with the United States Air Force derived from the civilian DC-10-30 airliner. ... Boom and receptacle: USAF KC-135R Stratotanker, two F-15s (twin fins) and two F-16s, on an aerial refueling training mission IAF Il-76 MD refueling two Mirage 2000 fighter jets German Luftwaffe Airbus A310 MRTT ready for refueling, shown at the Paris Air Show 2007 Aerial refueling, also...


On November 10, 2005, a 777-200LR set a record for the longest non-stop flight by passenger airliner by flying 11,664 nautical miles (13,422 statute miles, or 21,602 km) eastwards (the westerly great circle route is only 5,209 nautical miles) from Hong Kong, China, to London, UK. The journey took 22 hours and 42 minutes. This was logged into the Guinness World Records and surpassed the 777-200LR's design range of 9,450 nmi with 301 passengers and baggage.[42] is the 314th day of the year (315th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... Guinness World Records 2008 edition. ...


On February 2, 2006, Boeing announced that the 777-200LR had been certified by both FAA and EASA to enter into passenger service with airlines.[43] The first Boeing 777-200LR was delivered to Pakistan International Airlines on February 26, 2006 and the second on March 23, 2006. PIA has at least nine 777s in service and the company plans to replace all of its older jets with the series. is the 33rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Pakistan International Airlines Corporation, more commonly known as Pakistan International Airlines or PIA (Urdu: پی آئی اے or پاکستان انٹرنیشنل ایرلاینز), is the flag carrier airline of Pakistan, based in Karachi. ... is the 57th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 82nd day of the year (83rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Other customers include Air India and Turkmenistan Airlines. In November 2005, Air Canada confirmed an order for the jets. Also that month Emirates Airline announced they bought ten -200LRs as part of a larger 777 order (42 in all). On September 12, 2006, Qatar Airways announced firm orders for the Boeing 777-200LR along with Boeing 777-300ER.[44] On October 10, 2006, Delta Air Lines announced two firm orders of the aircraft to add to its long-haul routes and soon after announced three more orders.[45] Air New Zealand is looking at the possibility of using the 777-200LR variant to add to their -200ERs for a new Auckland to New York route, beginning an ultra-long range route. Later, Air New Zealand elected to focus on the Boeing 787 and 777-300ER for future plans instead.[46] Air India (Hindi: ) is the national flag carrier of India with a worldwide network of passenger and cargo services. ... Turkmenistan Airlines is the national airline of Turkmenistan. ... Air Canada (TSX: AC.A, TSX: AC.B) is Canadas largest airline and flag carrier. ... Emirates Airline (shortened form: Emirates) (Arabic: طيران الإماراتTayarān al-Imārāt) is a subsidiary of The Emirates Group based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). ... is the 255th day of the year (256th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Qatar Airways (Arabic: القطرية) is the flag carrier airline of Qatar, based in Doha. ... is the 283rd day of the year (284th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Delta Air Lines, Inc. ... Boeing 747-400 Boeing 747-400 Boeing 767-300 landing Air New Zealand Limited (ASX:, NZX: AIR, Air New Zealand) is a scheduled passenger airline based in Auckland, New Zealand, and the national flag carrier. ... For other uses, see Auckland (disambiguation). ... This article is about the state. ...


The closest Airbus equivalent is the A340-500. The proposed future A350-900R model, aims to have a range up to 9,500 nautical miles or 17,600 km. As of August 2007 four Boeing 777-200LR aircraft were in airline service, with firm orders for 44 more aircraft.[34] For the road in England, see A340 road. ... A350 redirects here. ...


777-300ER

A 777-300ER of Singapore Airlines, the world's largest operator of the 777
A 777-300ER of Singapore Airlines, the world's largest operator of the 777

The 777-300ER is the Extended Range (ER) version of the 777-300 and contains many modifications, including the GE90-115B engines, which are the world's most powerful jet engine with 115,300 lbf (513 kN) thrust. Other features include raked wingtips, a new main landing gear, extra fuel tanks (2,600 gallons), as well as strengthened fuselage, wings, empennage, nose gear, engine struts and nacelles, and a higher MTOW, 775,000 lb versus 660,000 lb for the 777-300. The maximum range is 7,930 nautical miles (14,685 km). The 777-300ER program was launched by Air France, though for political reasons, Japan Airlines was advertised as the launch customer. The first flight of the 777-300ER was February 24, 2003. Delivery of the first 777-300ER to Air France occurred on April 29, 2004.[35] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA) (Chinese: ; pinyin: , abbreviated ; Malay: ; Tamil: ) (SGX: C6L) is the national airline of Singapore. ... GE90 NASA GE90 airflow simulation A GE90-115 mounted on the #2 pylon of GEs Boeing 747 flight test aircraft at the Mojave Airport in 2002 General Electric GE90 is a family of high-bypass turbofan engines built by GE-Aviation for the Boeing 777, with thrust ranging from... Empennage is an aviation term used to describe the tail portion of an aircraft. ... A nautical mile is a unit of distance, or, as physical scientists like to call it, length. ... KM, Km, or km may stand for: Khmer language (ISO 639 alpha-2, km) Kilometre Kinemantra Meditation Knowledge management KM programming language KM Culture, Korean Movie Maker. ... Air France (formally Société Air France) is Europes largest airline company. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... is the 55th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Air France (formally Société Air France) is Europes largest airline company. ... is the 119th day of the year (120th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


The main reason for the 777-300ER's extra 1,935 nmi (3,550 km) range over the 777-300 is not merely the capacity for an extra 2,600 gallons of fuel (45,220 to 47,890 gal), but the increase in the maximum take-off weight (MTOW).

An Air Canada 777-300ER with thrust reversers and spoilers deployed after landing
An Air Canada 777-300ER with thrust reversers and spoilers deployed after landing

The -300ER is slightly less fuel efficient than the regular -300 because it weighs slightly more and has engines that produce more thrust. Both the -300 and -300ER weigh approximately 360,000 lb empty and have the same passenger and payload capacity, but the ER has a higher MTOW and therefore can carry about 110,000 lb more fuel than the -300. This enables the -300ER to fly roughly 34% farther with the same passengers and cargo. Without the increase in fuel capacity due to larger fuel tanks, the -300ER's range would still be 25% greater at equal payload. In a maximum payload situation, the -300 would only be able to fill its fuel tanks about 60%, while the -300ER could be filled to full capacity. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 496 pixelsFull resolution (1024 × 635 pixel, file size: 241 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 496 pixelsFull resolution (1024 × 635 pixel, file size: 241 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Air Canada (TSX: AC.A, TSX: AC.B) is Canadas largest airline and flag carrier. ... KLM Fokker 70 with reverse thrust applied. ... This KLM cityhopper Fokker 70 still has its spoilers deployed (the cream-coloured panels projecting above the top surface of the wing) after landing at Bristol International Airport, England. ...


Since the introduction of the -300ER, six years after the -300's first delivery, all orders for the -300 series have been the ER variant. The 777-300ER's direct Airbus equivalent is the A340-600HGW; however, a noted above, this model is also displacing the 747-400 as fuel prices rise, airline passenger traffic drops and airlines look for every opportunity to save fuel and fill airplanes with higher-margin customers. For the road in England, see A340 road. ...


The 777-300ER has been test flown with only one working engine for as long as six hours and 29 minutes (389 minutes) over the Pacific Ocean as part of its Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards (ETOPS) trials. 180 minutes of successful and reliable operation on one workable engine are required for the ETOPS 180-minute certification. ETOPS (Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards) is an acronym for an International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) rule permitting twin-engined commercial air transports to fly routes that, at some points, are farther than a distance of 60 minutes flying time from an emergency or diversion airport with one...


As of August 2007 96 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft were in airline service with 173 firm orders. Additional firm commitments are believed to have been signed, as some airlines intend to use the 777 as a stopgap while they await the arrival of the delayed Boeing 787.[24][34] The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a mid-sized, wide-body, twin engine jet airliner currently under development by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. ...


777 Freighter

The 777 Freighter (777F) is an all-cargo version of the 777-200LR. The 777F is expected to enter service in late 2008.[47] It amalgamates features from the 777-200LR and the 777-300ER, using the -200LR's structural upgrades and 110,000 lbf (489 kN) GE90-110B1 engines, combined with the fuel tanks and undercarriage of the -300ER.


With a maximum payload of 103 tons, the 777F's capacity will be similar to the 112 tons of the 747-400F, with a nearly identical payload density. As Boeing's forthcoming 747-8 will offer greater payload than the -400F, Boeing is targeting the 777F as a replacement for older 747F and MD-11F freighters. It was launched on May 23, 2005. Look up ton in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Compared to previous 747s, the 747-8 Intercontinental is stretched in two bands for a total extension of 11. ... The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 is an American three-engine medium to long-range widebody airliner, with two engines mounted on underwing pylons and a third engine at the base of the vertical stabilizer. ... is the 143rd day of the year (144th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...


The 777F promises improved operating economics compared to existing 100+ ton payload freighters. With the same fuel capacity as the 777-300ER, the 777F will have a range of 4,895 nmi (9,065 km) at maximum payload, although greater range will be possible if less weight is carried. For example, parcel and other carriers which are more concerned with volume than weight will be able to make non-stop trans-Pacific flights.


Airbus currently has no comparable aircraft but is developing two models with similar specifications to the 777F. The A330-200F will carry less payload but is a smaller and a cheaper alternative. With a capacity of around 90 tons the proposed A350-900F will be a more capable competitor, although slightly smaller than the 777F. The MD-11F is another comparable aircraft but with less range than the 777F. When the 777F enters service in 2008, it is expected to be the longest-range freighter in the world. The 747-400ERF can carry more cargo and travel farther than the 777F, but the 747-8F replacing it will have less range than the 747-400ERF in the interest of more payload. The Airbus A330 is a large-capacity, wide-body, medium-to-long-range commercial passenger airliner. ... A350 redirects here. ...


On November 7, 2006, FedEx Express cancelled its order of ten Airbus A380-800Fs, citing the delays in delivery. FedEx Express said it would buy 15 777Fs instead, with an option to purchase 15 additional 777Fs.[48] FedEx's CEO stated that "[t]he availability and delivery timing of this aircraft, coupled with its attractive payload range and economics, make this choice the best decision for FedEx."[48] is the 311th day of the year (312th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... FedEx Express is a cargo airline based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. It is the worlds largest airline in terms of aircraft, operating 671 planes. ... The Airbus A380 is a double-deck, wide-body, four-engine airliner manufactured by the European corporation Airbus, an EADS subsidiary. ...


Air France-KLM has signed on as the 777F launch customer. The order is for five aircraft with the first delivery in 2008. In May 2008, there were firm orders for 78 777 freighters from 11 airlines.[49] KLM Boeing 737-300. ...


On May 19, 2008, Boeing released a photo of the first 777 Freighter emerging from Boeing's paint hangar in Everett, Washington.[50] On May 21, 2008, the 777F made an official rollout ceremony in Everett, Washington. is the 139th day of the year (140th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... County Snohomish Government  - Mayor Ray Stephanson Area  - City 123. ... is the 141st day of the year (142nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... County Snohomish Government  - Mayor Ray Stephanson Area  - City 123. ...


777 Tanker (KC-777)

The KC-777 is a proposed tanker version of the 777. In September 2006, Boeing publicly announced that it was ready and willing to produce the KC-777, if the USAF requires a bigger tanker than the KC-767. In addition the tanker will be able to transport cargo or personnel.[51][52] Boeing instead offered its KC-767 Advanced Tanker for U.S. Air Force's KC-X competition in April 2007.[53] Seal of the Air Force. ... The Boeing KC-767 Global Tanker Transport Aircraft (GTTA) is an early 21st century military aerial refueling and strategic transport aircraft developed from the Boeing 767-200. ... KC-X is the internal name for the United States Air Forces next generation aerial refueling tanker aircraft. ...


Operators

A list of operators of the Boeing 777 as of March 2008: Boeing Commercial Orders and Deliveries Categories: ...

Incidents

As of February 2008, six incidents, including one hull-loss accident involving 777s had occurred,[54] resulting in no fatalities among passengers or crew.[55] Capt. ... Capt. ...

  • The only known fatality involving a Boeing 777 occurred in a refueling fire at Denver International Airport on September 5, 2001, during which a ground worker sustained fatal burns.[56] Although the aircraft's wings were badly scorched, it was repaired and put back into service with British Airways.
  • On October 18, 2002, An Air France Boeing 777-200 on route from Paris to Los Angeles made an emergency landing in Churchill, Manitoba when a small fire broke out by the front left windshield in the cockpit. Interestingly, passengers in rows 42-44 were the first to notice the odor and alert the flight crew. The aircraft dumped fuel over Hudson Bay before landing at Churchill. Because Churchill's airport does not regularly handle aircraft the size of a 777-200 the passengers deplaned using the slides.[57]
  • On August 24, 2004, A Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-312 had an engine explosion on takeoff at Melbourne Airport. This was due to erosion of the high pressure compression liners in the Rolls-Royce engines.[58]
  • On March 1, 2005, after a PIA Boeing 777-200ER landed at Manchester International Airport, UK, fire was seen around the left main landing gear. The crew and passengers were evacuated and the fire was extinguished. Some passengers suffered minor injuries and the aircraft sustained minor damage.[59]
  • On August 1, 2005, Malaysia Airlines Flight 124, a 777-200ER had instruments showing conflicting reports of low airspeed on climb-out from Perth, Western Australia en route to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, then overspeed and stalling. The plane started to pitch up at 41,000 feet, and the pilots disconnected the autopilot and made an emergency landing at Perth. No one was injured. Subsequent examination revealed that one of the aircraft's several accelerometers had failed some years before, and another at the time of the incident.[60][61]
  • On January 17, 2008, the type's only major accident occurred when British Airways Flight 38, a 777-200ER flying from Beijing to London, crash-landed approximately 1,000 feet (300 m) short of London Heathrow Airport's runway 27L, and slid onto the runway's threshold. This resulted in damage to the landing gear, wing roots and the engines resulting in the first hull loss being declared for the type.[62] The initial report from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch stated that the Rolls-Royce Trent 895 engines repeatedly failed to respond to commands for more thrust from both the autothrottle system and from manual intervention, beginning when the aircraft was at an altitude of 600 feet (180 m) and 2 miles (3.2 km) from touchdown. An adequate fuel quantity was on board the aircraft and the autothrottle and engine control commands were performing as expected prior to, and after, the reduction in thrust.[63][64]

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Specifications

777-200 777-200ER 777-200LR 777 Freighter 777-300 777-300ER
Cockpit crew Two
Seating capacity,
typical
305 (3-class)
400 (2-class)
301 (3-class)
400 (2-class)
301 (3-class) N/A (Cargo) 368 (3-class)
451 (2-class)
365 (3-class)
Length 209 ft 1 in (63.7 m) 242 ft 4 in (73.9 m)
Wingspan 199 ft 11 in (60.9 m) 212 ft 7 in (64.8 m) 199 ft 11 in
(60.9 m)
212 ft 7 in
(64.8 m)
Wing sweepback 31.64°
Tail height 60 ft 9 in (18.5 m) 61 ft 9 in (18.8 m) 61 ft 1 in (18.6 m) 60 ft 8 in
(18.5 m)
61 ft 5 in
(18.7 m)
Cabin width 19 ft 3 in (5.86 m)
Fuselage width 20 ft 4 in (6.19 m)
Cargo capacity 5,655 ft³ (160 m³)
14 LD3[65]
5,302 ft³ (150 m³)
6 LD3
22,455 ft³ (636 m³)
37 pallets
7,080 ft³ (200 m³)
20 LD3[66]
Empty weight 307,000 lb
(139,225 kg)
315,000 lb
(142,900 kg)
326,000 lb
(148,181 kg)
353,600 lb
(160,120 kg)
366,940 lb
(166,881 kg)
Maximum take-off weight (MTOW) 545,000 lb
(247,210 kg)
656,000 lb
(297,560 kg)
766,000 lb
(347,450 kg)
660,000 lb
(299,370 kg)
775,000 lb
(351,534 kg)
Cruising speed 0.84 Mach (560 mph, 905 km/h, 490 knots) at 35,000 ft cruise altitude[67]
Maximum cruise speed 0.89 Mach (587 mph, 945 km/h, 510 knots) at 35,000 ft cruise altitude
Maximum payload range 3,250 nmi
(6,020 km)
5,800 nmi
(10,740 km)
7,500 nmi
(13,890 km)
4,895 nmi
(9,065 km)*
3,800 nmi
(7,035 km)
5,500 nmi
(10,190 km)
Maximum range 5,235 nm
(9,695 km)
7,700 nm
(14,260 km)
9,450 nm
(17,500 km)
4,895 nm
(9,065 km)*
6,015 nm
(11,135 km)
7,930 nm
(14,685 km)
Takeoff run at MTOW ISA+15 MSL 8,200 ft
(2,500 m)
11,600 ft
(3,536 m)
11,200 ft
(3,410 m)
10,500 ft
(3,200 m)
Maximum fuel capacity 31,000 US gal
(117,000 L)
45,220 US gal
(171,160 L)
53,440 US gal
(202,290 L)
47,890 US gal
(181,280 L)
45,220 US gal
(171,160 L)
47,890 US gal
(181,280 L)
Service ceiling 43,100 ft (13,140 m)
Engine (x 2) PW 4077
RR 877
GE90-77B
PW 4090
RR 895
GE90-94B
GE90-110B
GE90-115B
GE90-110B PW 4098
RR 892
GE90-94B
GE90-115B
Thrust (x 2) PW: 77,000 lbf (330 kN)
RR: 77,000 lbf (330 kN)
GE: 77,000 lbf (330 kN)
PW: 90,000 lbf (400 kN)
RR: 93,400 lbf (415 kN)
GE: 94,000 lbf (410 kN)
GE: 110,000 lbf (480 kN)
GE: 115,000 lbf (510 kN)
GE: 110,000 lbf (480 kN) PW: 98,000 lbf (430 kN)
RR: 92,000 lbf (400 kN)
GE: 94,000 lbf (410 kN)
GE: 115,000 lbf (510 kN)

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777 sales

Year 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990
Orders 40 141 77 154 42 13 32 30 116 35 68 55 68 101 0 30 30 24 28
Deliveries 26 75 65 40 36 39 47 61 55 83 74 59 32 13 0 0 0 0 0
Backlog 379 365 299 287 173 167 193 208 239 178 226 232 236 200 112 112 82 52 28

A list of operators of the Boeing 777 as of March 2008: Boeing Commercial Orders and Deliveries Categories: ... is the 129th day of the year (130th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ...

See also

  • Competition between Airbus and Boeing

The Airbus A380 (max. ...


Comparable aircraft

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This list of aircraft is sorted alphabetically, beginning with the name of the manufacturer (or, in certain cases, designer). ...

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Bibliography

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Boeing 777 | FlightMemory - Encyclopedia (5020 words)
Singapore Airlines is the largest operator of the Boeing 777 family with 73 in service (46 are the 777-200ER variant, 12 are 777-300s, and 11 are 777-300ERs with 8 on firm order and 13 more on option).
In the 1970s, Boeing unveiled new models: the twin-engine 757 to replace the venerable 727, the twin-engine 767 to challenge the Airbus A300, and a trijet 777 concept to compete with the DC-10 and the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar.
Boeing was not convinced of the abilities of the program, and built a mock-up of the nose section to test the results.
Boeing 777 - Lostpedia (609 words)
A Boeing 777 was the aircraft that crashed onto the island, carrying the flight number Oceanic Flight 815.
At the bottom of the chart is a profile of an aircraft and the words, "Oceanic 777." This indicates that Oceanic 815 was a Boeing 777.
There was also a single fatal accident involving a Boeing 777; a refueling fire on September 5, 2001, on the ground at Denver International Airport, Colorado, resulted in the death of the refueler.
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