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Boeing 747

Main Article: Boeing 747¹ The Boeing 747, commonly nicknamed the Jumbo Jet, is among the most recognizable jet airliners, and is among the largest passenger airliners. ...

The Boeing 747 Jumbo-jet, was ther first ever jumbo-jet built. The Boeing Everett, WA factory is the only factory big enough to assembly one. The family includes these airplanes that are out of production:

• Boeing 747-100
• Boeing 747-200
• Boeing 747-200F (Frieghter)
• Boeing 747-200M (Military)
• Boeing 747-200C
• Boeing 747-300M
• Boeing 747-300SR (Super-Range)

The family have these in-production models:

• Boeing 747-400
• Boeing 747-400M
• Boeing 747-400D
• Boeing 747-400F
• Boeing 747-400ER (Extended Range)
• Boeing 747-400ERF
• Boeing 747SP (Super-Powered)

The family includes the Boeing 747-8, which is coming in 2009².

The Boeing 747SP

Main article: Boeing 747SP

The 747SP was a shortened version of the 747-100. It was introduced into service in 1976 with Pan AM. Apart from the upcoming 747-8 the SP is the only 747 with a modified length fuselage. It was designed to fly higher, faster, and longer than the 747-100. Boeing hoped that the abilities of the SP would compete and take orders from the Douglas DC-10 and create a niche market, however in the end only a total of 45 were built. The Boeing 747SP is a highly modified version of Boeings 747 offering special performance. Known during development as the short body 747SB, the shortened fuselage permitted longer range flights to be made. ... Compared to previous 747s, the 747-8 Intercontinental is stretched in two bands for a total extension of 11. ... 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. ...

As of August 2006 a total of 13 Boeing 747SP aircraft were in airline service with South African Airways (1), Iran Air (3), Iraqi Airways (2), Kinshasa Airways (1), Palace Air (1), Saudi Arabian Airlines (1), Syrian Arab Airlines (2) and Transatlantic International Airlines (2).^[1] For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... South African Airways (SAA) is South Africas largest domestic and international airline company. ... List of airlines Iran Air is Irans flag carrier airline. ... Iraqi Airways is the largest airline of Iraq. ... Kinshasa Airways is a cargo airline based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. ... Saudi Arabian Airlines (Arabic: الخطوط الجوية العربية السعودية) is the national airline of Saudi Arabia, based in Jeddah. ... Syrian Boeing 747SP Syrian Boeing 727 Syrian Arab Airlines (Arabic: مؤسسة الطيران العربية السورية, alternative name Syrianair [السورية]) is the national flag-carrier airline of Syria, based in Damascus. ... TransAtlantic International Airlines (TIA) is looking to begin commercial flights from Rickenbacker International Airport offering roundtrip, one-way, and group packages. ...

The Boeing 747-100

An Iran Air Boeing 747-100 on approach to London Heathrow Airport

The first model of the jet, the 747-100, rolled out of the new Everett facility on 2 September 1968. The prototype, named City of Everett, first flew on February 9, 1969,^[2] and on January 22, 1970 the 747-100 entered service with launch customer Pan American World Airways on the New York-London route.^[3] The flight was supposed to occur on January 21, but engine overheating made the original plane unusable and it had to be substituted, creating a more than 6-hour delay to the next day.^[3] The basic -100 has a range of about 4500 mi (7242 km) with full load.^[4] Iranair Boeing 747-100 (EP-IAM) flies across the roofs of Myrtle Avenue, on the approach to London (Heathrow) Airport. ... Iranair Boeing 747-100 (EP-IAM) flies across the roofs of Myrtle Avenue, on the approach to London (Heathrow) Airport. ... List of airlines Iran Air is Irans flag carrier airline. ... London Heathrow Airport (IATA: LHR, ICAO: EGLL), often referred to as Heathrow, is one of the busiest airports in the world. ... September 2 is the 245th day of the year (246th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday. ... The Boeing 747, commonly called the Jumbo Jet, is one of the most recognizable modern jet airliners and is the largest airliner currently in airline service. ... February 9 is the 40th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Stargate SG-1 episode, see 1969 (Stargate SG-1). ... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... Pan American World Airways, commonly known as Pan Am, was the principal international airline of the United States from the 1930s until its collapse in 1991. ... January 21 is the 21st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... A mile is a unit of length, usually used to measure distance, in a number of different systems, including Imperial units, United States customary units and Norwegian/Swedish mil. ... km redirects here. ...

The very first 747-100s off the line were built with six (three per side) upper-deck windows to accommodate upstairs lounge areas. A little later, as airlines began to use the upper-deck for premium passenger seating instead of lounge space, Boeing offered a ten window upper deck as an option, and it quickly became the standard. Some -100s were even retrofitted with the new configuration.

With a MTOW of 735,000 lb compared to the 833,000 lb of the 747-200, no freighter model of this aircraft was offered directly by Boeing. However, upon airline retirement, many 747-100s have been converted to freighters over the years. Their cheap acquisition costs more than compensate for lack of carrying capacity. They are also ideal for parcels since volume is paramount to weight. A 747-100 is owned by General Electric and used as a testbed for their engines such as General Electric GEnx. GE redirects here. ... Boeing 787 The General Electric GEnx (General Electric Next-generation) is an advanced turbofan under development by GE Aircraft Engines (GEAE) for the Boeing 787. ...

Total production was 250. Of these, 167 were 747-100, 45 were SP, 29 were SR, and 9 were 100B.

The Boeing 747-100B

The 747-100 was later superseded by the 747-100B, which has a stronger airframe and undercarriage design.^[4] This increased maximum take-off weight to 750000 lb (340194 kg). The 747-100B was only delivered to Iran Air and Saudia (now Saudi Arabian Airlines).^[5] In aviation, the undercarriage or landing gear is the structure (usually wheels) that supports an aircraft and allows it to move across the surface of the Earth when it is not flying. ... The pound (abbreviations: lb or, sometimes in the United States, #) is a unit of mass in a number of different systems, including various systems of units of mass that formed part of English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The U.S. National Prototype Kilogram, which currently serves as the primary standard for measuring mass in the U.S. It was assigned to the United States in 1889 and is periodically recertified and traceable to the primary international standard, The Kilogram, held at the Bureau International des Poids et... List of airlines Iran Air is Irans flag carrier airline. ... Saudi Arabian Airlines (also known as Saudia) is Saudi Arabias domestic and international airline, and one of the largest airlines of the Middle East. ...

The Boeing 747-100SP

With requests from Japanese airlines, Boeing developed the 747SR as a 'Short Range' variant of the 747-100. The SR has a lower fuel capacity, but can carry more passengers – up to 498 passengers in early versions and more than 550 passengers in later models. The 747SR has a modified body structure to accommodate the added stress accumulated from a greater number of take-offs and landings. Later on, short range versions were developed also of the -100B and the -300. The SR aircraft are primarily used on domestic flights in Japan.^[6]

Two 747-100B/SRs were delivered to Japan Airlines (JAL) with a stretched upper deck to accommodate more passengers. This is known as the "SUD" (stretched upper deck) modification. JAL Boeing 747-400 in 1989-2002 colour scheme JAL Cargo Boeing 747-400 (JA402J) waiting for take-off A JAL Boeing 767 in NAIA. JAL Boeing 747-400 Japan Airlines Corporation ) (TYO: 9205 ), or JAL, is the largest airline operator in Asia. ...

All Nippon Airways (ANA) operated 747SR on domestic Japanese routes with 455-456 seats but retired the aircraft on 10 March 2006. JAL operates its 747-100B/SR/SUD aircraft with 563 seats on domestic routes and plans for retirement in the third quarter of 2006. JAL and JALways have also been operating the -300SRs on domestic leisure routes and to other parts of Asia. With the arrival of the much more economical Boeing 777-300, the SRs are now being replaced, with just a very few still in operation. All Nippon Airways Company, Limited , TYO: 9202 , LSE: ANA), also known as Zennikkū ) or ANA, is an airline headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. ... March 10 is the 69th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (70th in leap years). ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... JALways Co. ... American Airlines Boeing 777. ...

In August 2006 a total of 38 Boeing 747-100 aircraft (all versions) were in airline service with Iran Air (1), Japan Airlines (1), Orient Thai Airlines (2), Saudi Arabian Airlines (7), Evergreen International Airlines (6), Kalitta Air (6), Polar Air Cargo (1) and United Parcel Service (7).^[1] List of airlines Iran Air is Irans flag carrier airline. ... JAL Boeing 747-400 in 1989-2002 colour scheme JAL Cargo Boeing 747-400 (JA402J) waiting for take-off A JAL Boeing 767 in NAIA. JAL Boeing 747-400 Japan Airlines Corporation ) (TYO: 9205 ), or JAL, is the largest airline operator in Asia. ... Orient Thai Airlines (Thai: โอเรียนท์ไทยแอร์ไลน์) is a scheduled and chartered and international passenger airlines based in Bangkok, Thailand. ... Saudi Arabian Airlines (Arabic: الخطوط الجوية العربية السعودية) is the national airline of Saudi Arabia, based in Jeddah. ... Evergreen International Airlines is a cargo airline based in McMinnville, Oregon, USA. It operates contract freight services, offering long and short term charters and scheduled flights, as well as wet-lease services. ... Kalitta Air is an international cargo airline. ... Polar Air Cargo Boeing 747 at Glasgow-Prestwick Airport (UK) in February 2004. ... United Parcel Service Inc. ...

The Boeing 747-200

Air France 747-200 in landing configuration

Entering service in 1971, and further improved over successive years, the 747-200 had more powerful engines and higher takeoff weights than the -100, allowing it to fly farther. Optional engine models by GE and Rolls-Royce plc were offered for the first time. A few early build -200s retained the three window configuration of the -100, but most were built with a ten window per side configuration. As on the -100, a stretched upper deck (SUD) modification was offered much later. KLM remains the only airline to retrofit their -200s with the SUD option. Today, many -200s are still in passenger operation, though retirement and conversion to freighters has accelerated as of late. Image File history File links 540756. ... Image File history File links 540756. ... Air France (Compagnie Nationale Air France) is a subsidiary of Air France-KLM. Before its merger with KLM, it was the national airline of France, employing 71,654 people (as of March 2004). ... GE-Aviation, a subsidiary of General Electric, is headquartered in Evendale, Ohio (a Cincinnati suburb). ... Rolls-Royce plc is a British aircraft engine maker; the second-largest in the world, behind General Electric Aviation. ... KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (in full: Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij, literally Royal Aviation Company; usual English: Royal Dutch Airlines) is a subsidiary of Air France-KLM. Prior to its merger with Air France, KLM was the national airline of the Netherlands. ...

The Boeing 747-200B

The 747-200B is an improved version of the 747-200, with increased fuel capacity and more powerful engines. Qantas took delivery of these from 1971. It comes in a combi version as well. The -200B aircraft have a full load range of about 6,700 miles (10,700 km). Qantas (pronounced ) is the name and callsign of the national airline of Australia and the worlds third oldest continuously running independent airline behind KLM and Avianca. ...

The Boeing 747-200C

The 747-200C Convertible is essentially a passenger aircraft that can be converted to a freighter and back when needed. The seats are removable and the fuselage has a much bigger door on the maindeck for cargo entry. The -200C could be fitted with a nose door.

The Boeing 747-200M

This type can carry both freight and passengers, but unlike the 200C, it can do so at the same time. A wall half way through the main deck, separates the cargo in the back from passengers on the front. This type carries cargo throughout the lower deck, and on half the main deck, along with roughly 200 passengers. Also known as the 747-200 Combi.

The Boeing 747-200F

This is a freighter version of the -200 model. It could be fitted with or without the nose door. It has a 105 ton capacity and a MTOW of 833,000 lb. It entered service in 1972 with Lufthansa.

Total production was 393. Of these, 225 were 747-200, 78 were M, 73 were F, 13 were C, and 4 were military. In August 2006 a total of 239 Boeing 747-200 aircraft (all versions) were in airline service. Major operators include: Japan Airlines (13), Nippon Cargo Airlines (10), Air Atlanta Icelandic (15), Air France (9), Atlas Air (16), Kalitta Air (13), Northwest Airlines (28), Cathay Pacific Airways (7) and Southern Air (9). Some 41 other airlines operate smaller numbers of the type.^[1] JAL Boeing 747-400 in 1989-2002 colour scheme JAL Cargo Boeing 747-400 (JA402J) waiting for take-off A JAL Boeing 767 in NAIA. JAL Boeing 747-400 Japan Airlines Corporation ) (TYO: 9205 ), or JAL, is the largest airline operator in Asia. ... Nippon Cargo Airlines Boeing 747 at Schiphol Airport (Amsterdam, the Netherlands) in December 2003 Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA, 日本貨物航空 Nippon Kamotsu Kôkû) is a cargo subsidiary of All Nippon Airways. ... Air Atlanta Icelandic is an airline based in Reykjavík, Iceland. ... Air France (Compagnie Nationale Air France) is a subsidiary of Air France-KLM. Before its merger with KLM, it was the national airline of France, employing 71,654 people (as of March 2004). ... Atlas Air Boeing 747-200 Atlas Air (IATA: 5Y, ICAO: GTI, and Callsign: Giant) is a cargo airline based in Purchase, New York, USA. It operates scheduled freight flights for some of the worlds leading airlines, flying to 101 cities in 46 countries. ... Kalitta Air is an international cargo airline. ... Northwest Airlines (Pink Sheets: NWACQ), occasionally known as NWA, is an airline headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota in the United States of America. ... 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. ... Southern Air is an airline based in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA. It operates wet leasing of Boeing 747 cargo aircraft to international air cargo carriers and freight forwarders. ...

The Boeing 747-300

Pakistan International (PIA) 747-300 on final approach to London Heathrow Airport

With the poor reception of the 747SP due to higher trip costs compared to the DC-10 and Lockheed L-1011 Boeing decided on offering a trijet version of the SP. The plane would have been bigger than either of the two, with more payload, range, and passenger capacity, but it received a cold reception and was never launched. Another option was to go bigger and extend the upperdeck all the way back for seating around 600, however this was also dropped.[1] ImageMetadata File history File links Pia. ... ImageMetadata File history File links Pia. ... Pakistan International Airlines (also known as PIA), is Pakistans national and international airline. ... London Heathrow Airport (IATA: LHR, ICAO: EGLL), often referred to as Heathrow, is one of the busiest airports in the world. ... The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is a three-engined medium to long-range widebody airliner, with two engines mounted on underwing pylons and a third engine at the base of the vertical stabilizer. ... The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar, commonly referred to as just L-1011 (pronounced ell-ten-eleven), was the third widebody passenger jet airliner to enter operation, following the Boeing 747 and the McDonnell Douglas DC-10. ... A trijet is an aircraft powered by three jet engines. ...

The 747-300 name was revived for a new aircraft, which was introduced in 1980. This was the first 747 model to feature a "stretched upper deck", which was 23 ft 4 inches (7.1 m) longer than earlier variants. The -300 also had a straight staircase for the upper deck rather than the spiral, and this created more room both below and above for more seats. With minor aerodynamic changes, Boeing increased the cruise speed of the -300 to Mach 0.85 from Mach 0.84 on the -100/-200. Also, with improved fuelburn, range improved to 7,700 mi (12,392 km).

Swissair was the launch customer for the 747-300, however, the first plane was delivered to French airline UTA on March 1, 1983.^[7] Boeing never launched a 747-300F as it had no operating advantage over the 747-200F. The most significant change between the 747-300 and the 747-200 was the stretched upperdeck which was useless in freighter configuration as no cargo is placed on this deck. Swissair (Swiss Air Transport Company Limited) is the former national airline of Switzerland. ... Union des Transports Aeriens (UTA) (United Transit Airlines in the English language) was a French international airline. ... March 1 is the 60th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (61st in leap years). ... 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Despite the improvements of the -300, only 81 aircraft were ordered, 56 for full passenger use, 21 M and 4 SR. One factor for the low sales was the launching of the 747-400 in 1985 (just two years since the -300 entered service) and the subsequent wait of the airlines for a much more advanced product. Today, most of the -300 versions are still in passenger operation, mostly in south and west Asia.

747-300M

The -300M had similar cargo capacity as the -200M, however with the stretched upperdeck it could carry more passengers. This proved popular in the fleet of KLM on their Africa routes that had few passengers, yet considerable air freight. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (in full: Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij, literally Royal Aviation Company; usual English: Royal Dutch Airlines) is a subsidiary of Air France-KLM. Prior to its merger with Air France, KLM was the national airline of the Netherlands. ...

747-300SR

The Japanese airlines again asked for a high capacity domestic model and Boeing offered the SR. JAL operated such aircraft with over 600 seats on Okinawa-Tokyo route as well as others.

Airlines (at August 2006) operating the Boeing 747-300 include JAL/JALways (12), Saudi Arabian Airlines (9), Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) (6), Qantas (6), and Air Atlanta Icelandic (6). Some 16 other airlines operate smaller numbers of the type and a total of 72 Boeing 747-300 aircraft (all versions) were in airline service.^[1] JAL Boeing 747-400 in 1989-2002 colour scheme JAL Cargo Boeing 747-400 (JA402J) waiting for take-off A JAL Boeing 767 in NAIA. JAL Boeing 747-400 Japan Airlines Corporation ) (TYO: 9205 ), or JAL, is the largest airline operator in Asia. ... JALways Co. ... Saudi Arabian Airlines (Arabic: الخطوط الجوية العربية السعودية) is the national airline of Saudi Arabia, based in Jeddah. ... Pakistan International Airlines (also referred to as PIA), is the national flag carrier of Pakistan and the national airline operating passenger and cargo services around the world. ... Qantas (pronounced ) is the name and callsign of the national airline of Australia and the worlds third oldest continuously running independent airline behind KLM and Avianca. ... Air Atlanta Icelandic is an airline based in Reykjavík, Iceland. ...

The Boeing 747-400

Main article: Boeing 747-400

Qantas Airways 747-400 landing at London Heathrow Airport.

The 747-400 was offered in several versions discussed on the main page article. It added 6 ft (1.8 m) wing tip extensions and 6 ft (1.8 m) winglets, tail fuel tanks, revised engines, an all-new interior, and an all-new glass cockpit which dispensed with the need for a flight engineer. Virgin Atlantic Airways Boeing 747-400 Tinker Belle taxiing to the take off point at London Heathrow Airport The Boeing 747-400 is at present the only model of the Boeing 747 in production and will remain the largest commercial airliner in service until the introduction of the Airbus A380. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1800x1228, 134 KB) Qantas Boeing 747-400 (VH-OJL) landing at London Heathrow Airport, England. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1800x1228, 134 KB) Qantas Boeing 747-400 (VH-OJL) landing at London Heathrow Airport, England. ... Qantas is Australias oldest and largest airline, and the worlds second oldest airline (after KLM). ... London Heathrow Airport (IATA: LHR, ICAO: EGLL), often referred to as Heathrow, is one of the busiest airports in the world. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The metre, or meter (U.S.), is a measure of length. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The metre, or meter (U.S.), is a measure of length. ... Rutan VariEze, the first aircraft to use winglets in 1975 Learjet 28/29, the first production jet aircraft to use winglets in 1977 McDonnell Douglas MD-11, the first mainline airliner to feature winglets in 1990 Wingtip devices are usually intended to improve the efficiency of fixed-wing aircraft. ... A Glass cockpit is an aircraft cockpit that features electronic instrument displays. ... In aviation, a flight engineer (also referred to as systems operator ) is a member of the aircrew of an aircraft who is responsible for checking the aircraft before and after each flight, and for monitoring aircraft systems during flight. ...

The passenger version first entered service in February 1989 with Northwest Airlines on the Minneapolis to Phoenix route.^[8] The combi version entered service in September 1989 with KLM. The freighter version entered service in November 1993 with Cargolux. The extended range freighter (ERF) entered service in October 2002. The next month, the extended range (ER) passenger version entered service with Qantas, the only airline ever to order the passenger version of the 747-400ER. Qantas uses the aircraft on its Melbourne-Los Angeles flights, which are too long to operate using a standard 747-400. Northwest Airlines (Pink Sheets: NWACQ), occasionally known as NWA, is an airline headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota in the United States of America. ... KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (in full: Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij, literally Royal Aviation Company; usual English: Royal Dutch Airlines) is a subsidiary of Air France-KLM. Prior to its merger with Air France, KLM was the national airline of the Netherlands. ... Cargolux (Cargolux Airlines International) is a cargo airline based in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. ... Qantas (pronounced ) is the name and callsign of the national airline of Australia and the worlds third oldest continuously running independent airline behind KLM and Avianca. ...

In August 2006 a total of 627 Boeing 747-400 aircraft (all versions) were in airline service, with 46 further firm orders. Major operators include: Air China (12), Air India (12), All Nippon Airways (23), Asiana Airlines (14), Cathay Pacific (30, plus 6 on order), China Airlines (34, plus 2 on order), EVA Air (18), Japan Airlines (44), Korean Air (43), Malaysia Airlines (19), Qantas (30), Singapore Airlines (23), Singapore Airlines Cargo (15), Thai Airways International (18), Air France (21), British Airways (57), Cargolux (14, plus 2 on order), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (25, plus 1 on order), Lufthansa (30), Virgin Atlantic Airways (13), Atlas Air (11), Northwest Airlines (16) and United Airlines (31). Some 24 airlines also operate the type, but in smaller numbers.^[1] Not to be confused with China Airlines. ... Air India (formerly Air-India, Hindi: ) is the national flag carrier of India with a worldwide network of passenger and cargo services. ... All Nippon Airways Company, Limited , TYO: 9202 , LSE: ANA), also known as ZennikkÅ« ) or ANA, is an airline headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. ... Asiana Airlines HL7414 in Frankfurt, Germany Asiana Airlines (KOSDAQ: 020560) is one of South Koreas two major airlines. ... Cathay Pacific Airways Limited (Traditional Chinese: ; Simplified Chinese: ; pinyin: ; abbreviation: 國泰/国泰) (SEHK: 0293) is an Asian airline based in Hong Kong, operating scheduled passenger and cargo services to 103 destinations world-wide. ... Not to be confused with Air China. ... EVA Air (長榮航空 Changrong Hangkong) is an airline based at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport near Taipei, Taiwan. ... JAL Boeing 747-400 in 1989-2002 colour scheme JAL Cargo Boeing 747-400 (JA402J) waiting for take-off A JAL Boeing 767 in NAIA. JAL Boeing 747-400 Japan Airlines Corporation ) (TYO: 9205 ), or JAL, is the largest airline operator in Asia. ... Korean Air (KSE: 003490) is the largest airline based in South Korea. ... Malaysia Airlines (Abbreviated: MAS ; Malay: Penerbangan Malaysia) is the national airline of Malaysia, serving international and domestic destinations. ... Qantas (pronounced ) is the name and callsign of the national airline of Australia and the worlds third oldest continuously running independent airline behind KLM and Avianca. ... Singapore Airlines Limited (Abbreviation: SIA; Malay: Syarikat Penerbangan Singapura, Tamil: சிங்கப்பூர் ஏர்லைன்ஸ், Chinese: ; pinyin: ; abbreviated 新航) SGX: S55 is the national airline of Singapore. ... Singapore Airlines Cargo (SIA Cargo), the fully owned subsidiary of Singapore Airlines and incorporated in 1 July 2001, is the worlds third biggest cargo airline in terms of international freight tonne kilometres (FTK). ... Thai Airways International (Thai: ) is the national air carrier of Thailand, operating out of Suvarnabhumi Airport, and is a founding member of the Star Alliance network. ... Air France (Compagnie Nationale Air France) is a subsidiary of Air France-KLM. Before its merger with KLM, it was the national airline of France, employing 71,654 people (as of March 2004). ... For the 1930s airline of similar name, see British Airways Ltd. ... Cargolux (Cargolux Airlines International) is a cargo airline based in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. ... KLM Tailfins KLM (in full: Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij, literally Royal Aviation Company; usual English: Royal Dutch Airlines) is a subsidiary of Air France-KLM. Before its merger with Air France, KLM was the national airline of the Netherlands. ... Deutsche Lufthansa AG (ISIN: DE0008232125) (pronounced ) is the largest German airline, and the second-largest in Europe (behind Air France-KLM, but before British Airways). ... Virgin Atlantic Airways (usually referred to as Virgin Atlantic) is an airline belonging to Richard Bransons Virgin Group (51%) and Singapore Airlines (49%). It operates long-haul routes between the United Kingdom and North America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. ... Atlas Air Boeing 747-200 Atlas Air (IATA: 5Y, ICAO: GTI, and Callsign: Giant) is a cargo airline based in Purchase, New York, USA. It operates scheduled freight flights for some of the worlds leading airlines, flying to 101 cities in 46 countries. ... Northwest Airlines (Pink Sheets: NWACQ), occasionally known as NWA, is an airline headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota in the United States of America. ... United Airlines, also known as United Air Lines, Inc. ...

Production of the 747-400 passenger version officially over on March 15, 2007.^[9] The last to order was China Airlines in November 2002, and the last passenger version 747-400 constructed in 2005. However, thirty six 747-400F aircraft are still yet to be delivered.^[9]

747 Large Cargo Freighter - "Dreamlifter"

Main article: Boeing 747 Large Cargo Freighter

Three used Boeing 747-400 passenger aircraft are to be converted into an outsize configuration, in order to ferry Boeing 787 sub-assemblies to Everett, Washington for final assembly.^[10] The first 747 LCF flew for the first time, unpainted, on September 9, 2006.^[11] The LCF is not a Boeing production model and will not be sold to any customers or see any airliner operation, and will be for Boeing's exclusive use. Boeing 747 LCF (Large Cargo Freighter) Boeing 747 LCF at Boeing Field, September 16, 2006 Boeing 747 LCF at Boeing Field, September 16, 2006 The Boeing 747 Large Cargo Freighter (LCF), known as the Dreamlifter, is a modified Boeing 747-400 used exclusively for transporting aircraft parts to Boeing from... The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a mid-sized, wide body, twin engined jet airliner currently under development by Boeings Commercial Airplanes unit and scheduled to enter service in May 2008. ... Everett is the county seat and largest city in Snohomish County, Washington located 25 miles north of Seattle. ... September 9 is the 252nd day of the year (253rd in leap years). ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

The Boeing 747-8

Artistic impression of a Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental in the colors of Lufthansa, the launch customer.

Main article: Boeing 747-8

Boeing announced a new 747 variant, the 747-8 (referred to as the 747 Advanced prior to launch) on November 14, 2005, which will use same engine and cockpit technology as the 787 (It was decided to call it the 747-8 because of the technology it will share with the 787 Dreamliner). Boeing claims that the new design will be quieter, more economical and more environmentally friendly. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (960x768, 109 KB)Source: Boeing Commercial Airplanes - [1] This is a copyrighted image that has been released by a company or organization to promote their work or product in the media, such as advertising material or a promotional photo in a... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (960x768, 109 KB)Source: Boeing Commercial Airplanes - [1] This is a copyrighted image that has been released by a company or organization to promote their work or product in the media, such as advertising material or a promotional photo in a... Deutsche Lufthansa AG (ISIN: DE0008232125) (pronounced ) is the largest German airline, and the second-largest in Europe (behind Air France-KLM, but before British Airways). ... The Boeing 747-8 is the latest variant of the Boeing 747, officially announced on November 14, 2005 as an evolutionary development of the Boeing 747-400. ... November 14 is the 318th day of the year (319th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 47 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a mid-sized, wide body, twin engined jet airliner currently under development by Boeings Commercial Airplanes unit and scheduled to enter service in May 2008. ...

The 747-8 is 251 feet long (76.4 m), and therefore would surpass the Airbus A340-600 to become the world's longest airliner once the aircraft is in service. The Airbus A340 is a long-range four-engined widebody commercial passenger airliner manufactured by Airbus S.A.S. a subsidiary of EADS. It is similar in design to the twin-engined A330. ...

747-8I

The passenger version, dubbed 747-8 Intercontinental or 747-8I, will be capable of carrying up to 467 passengers in a 3-class configuration and fly over 8000 nm (14816 km) at Mach 0.86 (1054 km/h). As a derivative of the already common 747-400, the 747-8 has the economic benefit of similar training and interchangeable parts. The 747-8I is also stretched to add more capacity/payload, which involved a lengthening from 232 to 251 feet (70.8 to 76.4 m). A nautical mile or sea mile is a unit of length. ... km redirects here. ... An F/A-18 Hornet breaking the sound barrier. ... Kilometre per hour (American spelling: kilometer per hour) is a unit of both speed (scalar) and velocity (vector). ...

As of March, 2007, there were a total of 24 firm orders for the Boeing 747-8I aircraft: 4 from Boeing Business Jets and 20 from Lufthansa. Deutsche Lufthansa AG (ISIN: DE0008232125) (pronounced ) is the largest German airline, and the second-largest in Europe (behind Air France-KLM, but before British Airways). ...

The 747-8I is scheduled to enter service in 2010.

747-8F

Coincident with launching the 747-8I, Boeing also announced a new freighter model, the 747-8F, which is to be a derivative to the 747-400ERF. The 747-8F is 251 feet (76.4 m) long, and provides capacity of 132 tons of cargo. To aid the loading and unloading of cargo, it features an overhead nose-door. It uses the same engines as the 747-8I and 787. Additionally, there are wing changes and a new cockpit. It is a competitor to the Airbus A380 Freighter.

As of March 2007, there was a total of 57 firm orders for the Boeing 747-8F aircraft from Atlas Air (12) Nippon Cargo Airlines (8), Cargolux (13), Emirates air cargo (10), Volga-Dnepr (5), Guggenheim Aviation Partners (4), and Korean Air (5).^[1] Atlas Air Boeing 747-200 Atlas Air (IATA: 5Y, ICAO: GTI, and Callsign: Giant) is a cargo airline based in Purchase, New York, USA. It operates scheduled freight flights for some of the worlds leading airlines, flying to 101 cities in 46 countries. ... Nippon Cargo Airlines Boeing 747 at Schiphol Airport (Amsterdam, the Netherlands) in December 2003 Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA, 日本貨物航空 Nippon Kamotsu Kôkû) is a cargo subsidiary of All Nippon Airways. ... Cargolux (Cargolux Airlines International) is a cargo airline based in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. ...

The 747-8F is scheduled to enter service in 2009.

Boeing 767

Main Article: Boeing 767 American Airlines Boeing 767-300 at Gatwick Airport, England. ...

The Boeing 767 is an airplane family from Boeing. It has 200-300 seats. The Boeing 767-200 is the only 767 out of production. Here is the list of airplanes in production: The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA, TYO: 7661 ) is an aerospace and defense corporation headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. ...

• Boeing 767-200ER
• Boeing 767-300
• Boeing 767-300ER
• Boeing 767-300F
• Boeing 767-400ER

The Boeing 767-200

The first model of the 767, was launched in 1978 and entered service with United Airlines in 1982. This model is used mainly for continental routes such as New York to Los Angeles. The 767-200 typically is outfited with 181 seats in a 3-class layout or 224 in a 2-class layout. All -200 models have a capacity limit of 255 due to exit-door limitations. An additional exit door can be specified when the aircraft is ordered to allow for up to 290 seats in a high capacity all Coach (30" pitch 2+4+2) layout. However, this version has never been ordered. United Airlines, also known as United Air Lines, Inc. ... NY redirects here. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ...

767-200ER

An extended-range variant first delivered to El Al in 1984. It became the first 767 to complete a nonstop transatlantic journey, and broke the flying distance record for twinjet airliners several times. Although the 767-200ER has no direct replacement, it is expected to be replaced indirectly in Boeing's lineup by the 787-8. Categories: Airline stubs | Companies of Israel | Transportation in Israel | Airlines of Israel ... The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a mid-sized, wide body, twin engined jet airliner currently under development by Boeings Commercial Airplanes unit and scheduled to enter service in May 2008. ...

As of December 2006, total orders for -200/200ER stand at 249 of which 128 are for the -200 (all delivered), and 121 for the -200ER (118 delivered).

The Boeing 767-300

A lengthened 767 ordered by Japan Airlines in 1983. It first flew on January 14, 1986, and was delivered to JAL on September 25. The 767-300 is expected to be replaced by the 787-3 in Boeing's lineup. JAL Boeing 747-400 in 1989-2002 colour scheme JAL Cargo Boeing 747-400 (JA402J) waiting for take-off A JAL Boeing 767 in NAIA. JAL Boeing 747-400 Japan Airlines Corporation ) (TYO: 9205 ), or JAL, is the largest airline operator in Asia. ... January 14 is the 14th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... September 25 is the 268th day of the year (269th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a mid-sized, wide body, twin engined jet airliner currently under development by Boeings Commercial Airplanes unit and scheduled to enter service in May 2008. ...

767-300ER

An extended-range version of the -300. It first flew in 1986 and received its first commercial orders when American Airlines purchased several in 1987. The aircraft entered service with AA in 1988. In 1995, EVA Air used a 767-300ER to inaugurate the first transpacific 767 service. The -300ER has a minimum takeoff run of around 6,000 ft (1,825 m), and a maximum of 7,900 ft (2,400 m). The 767-300ER is expected to be replaced by the 787-8 in Boeing's lineup. American Airlines (AA) is the largest airline in the world in terms of total passengers-miles transported[1] and fleet size, and the second-largest airline in the world (behind Air France-KLM) in terms of total operating revenues. ... EVA Air (長榮航空 Changrong Hangkong) is an airline based at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport near Taipei, Taiwan. ... The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a mid-sized, wide body, twin engined jet airliner currently under development by Boeings Commercial Airplanes unit and scheduled to enter service in May 2008. ...

767-300F

An air freight version of the 767-300ER, first ordered by United Parcel Service in 1993 and delivered in 1995. United Parcel Service Inc. ...

Due to its unique fuselage width of 15 ft 6 in, it is unable to carry ordinary Unit Load Devices, and instead has to use specially designed air freight containers and pallets. This model has three doors on the maindeck plus 2 on the lower deck. Of the 3 doors on top, two are at the front, and one is at the rear right side. The two lower doors comprise of one at the right front and one at the rear left. ULD Type AKH Unit Load Devices, or ULDs, are pallets and containers used to load luggage, freight, and mail on wide-body aircraft. ...

As of December 2006, total orders for the -300/300ER/300F stand at 688, of which 104 are for the -300 (104 delivered), 534 are for the -300ER (514 delivered), and 50 are for the -300F (46 delivered). Total deliveries for the -300 variants are 664.

The Boeing 767-400ER

This final extended variant was launched in 1997 on an order for Delta Air Lines and Continental Airlines to replace their aging Lockheed L-1011 and McDonnell Douglas DC-10 fleets. It was again stretched 21.1 ft for a total of 201.4 ft. It also saw a wingspan increase of 14.3 feet over the previous two models and is the only 767 model to also feature "raked" wingtips, which increase fuel efficiency. It was introduced into service in 2000. This model is only available as the 767-400ER. However it has less range than the other two ER variants. The 767-400ER is expected to be replaced by the 787-9 in Boeing's lineup. Delta Air Lines, Inc. ... Continental Airlines (IATA: CO, ICAO: COA, and Callsign: Continental) (NYSE: CAL) is a certificated air carrier of the United States. ... The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar, commonly referred to as just L-1011 (pronounced ell-ten-eleven), was the third widebody passenger jet airliner to enter operation, following the Boeing 747 and the McDonnell Douglas DC-10. ... The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is a three-engined medium to long-range widebody airliner, with two engines mounted on underwing pylons and a third engine at the base of the vertical stabilizer. ... The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a mid-sized, wide body, twin engined jet airliner currently under development by Boeings Commercial Airplanes unit and scheduled to enter service in May 2008. ...

Boeing discussed extending the range further but the proposed 767-400ERX was not launched. It was introduced along with the Boeing 747X and was to be powered by Boeing 747X Engines (Engine Alliance GP7172 and Rolls Royce plc Trent 600).^[12] It would have combined the 767-400ER's size with the range of a 767-300ER. Kenya Airways showed strong interest in this model to supplement their 767 fleet. However, in the end, Kenya Airways favored the 777-200ER, eschewing the 767-400ERX altogether. The Engine Alliance, a 50/50 joint venture between General Electric and Pratt & Whitney, was formed in August 1996 to develop, manufacture, sell, and support a family of modern technology engines for new high-capacity, long-range aircraft. ... Rolls-Royce plc is a British aircraft engine maker; the second-largest in the world, behind General Electric Aviation. ... Kenya Airways is the largest airline of Kenya in East Africa, and the second largest airline in sub-saharan Africa, behind South African Airways. ... The Boeing 777 is an American long-range wide-body twin-engined airliner built by Boeings Commercial Airplanes division. ...

As of September 2006, orders for the -400ER stand at 38 with 37 delivered (16 to Continental Airlines and 21 to Delta Air Lines).^[13]

Boeing 777

The Boeing 777 is a jumbo-jet bigger than the 747. The 777 is the largest and most recently built family. They're all still in production. Here is a list:

• Boeing 777-200
• Boeing 777-200ER
• Boeing 777-200LR (Longer Range)
• Boeing 777-300
• Boeing 777-300ER

The Boeing 777 Frieghter will come in 2008.

The Boeing 777-200

A United Airlines 777-200

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 (229 to 247 tonnes) and range capability between 3780 and 5150 nautical miles (7000 to 9500 km). Image File history File links N775UA.jpg‎ // Description: United Airlines Boeing 777 N775UA @ Paris CDG airport Photographer/illustrator: Philippe Noret - AirTeamimages Uploader: Eyone Note: authorisation of Philippe Noret sent to permissions@wikimedia. ... Image File history File links N775UA.jpg‎ // Description: United Airlines Boeing 777 N775UA @ Paris CDG airport Photographer/illustrator: Philippe Noret - AirTeamimages Uploader: Eyone Note: authorisation of Philippe Noret sent to permissions@wikimedia. ... United Airlines, also known as United Air Lines, Inc. ... United Airlines, also known as United Air Lines, Inc. ...   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 powered by two 74,000 lb_f (329 kN) Pratt & Whitney PW4074 turbofans, 75,000 lb_f (334 kN) General Electric GE90-75Bs, or 75,000 lb_f (334 kN) Rolls Royce Trent 875s. 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. ... NASA GE90 airflow simulation General Electric GE90 is a family of high-bypass turbofan engines built by General Electric for the Boeing 777, with thrust ranging from 74,000 to 115,000 lbf (329 to 512 kN). ... Rolls-Royce plc is a British aircraft engine maker; the second-largest in the world, behind General Electric Aviation. ... 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 Airbus equivalent is the A330-300. The Airbus A330 is a large-capacity, wide-body, medium-to-long-range commercial passenger airliner manufactured by EADS (Airbus S.A.S.). It was developed at the same time as the four-engined A340. ...

The Boeing 777-200ER

Saudi Arabian Airlines 777

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 263 to 286 tonnes and range capability between 6000 and 7700 nautical miles (11,000 to 14,300 km). ER stands for Extended Range. The first 777-200ER was delivered to British Airways in February 1997. Image File history File links Saudi Arabian Airlines Boeing 777 (registration unknown) on the approach to London (Heathrow) Airport. ... Image File history File links Saudi Arabian Airlines Boeing 777 (registration unknown) on the approach to London (Heathrow) Airport. ... Saudi Arabian Airlines (Arabic: الخطوط الجوية العربية السعودية) is the national airline of Saudi Arabia, based in Jeddah. ... 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 lb_f (374 kN) PW4084 or Trent 884, the 85,000 lb_f (378 kN) GE90-85B, the 90,000 lb_f (400 kN) PW4090, GE90-90B1, or Trent 890, or the 92,000 lb_f (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 lb_f (418 kN) thrust. The Rolls Royce Trent 800 is the leading engine for the 777, with a total market share of 43%. The engine is used on the majority of 777-200s, ERs and 300s as the engine is not offered for the 200LR and 300ER.^[14] 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. ... NASA GE90 airflow simulation General Electric GE90 is a family of high-bypass turbofan engines built by General Electric for the Boeing 777, with thrust ranging from 74,000 to 115,000 lbf (329 to 512 kN). ... 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). ... NASA GE90 airflow simulation General Electric GE90 is a family of high-bypass turbofan engines built by General Electric for the Boeing 777, with thrust ranging from 74,000 to 115,000 lbf (329 to 512 kN). ... Rolls-Royce Trent 900 on A380 prototype Rolls Royce Trent is a family of high-bypass turbofan engines manufactured by Rolls-Royce. ... NASA GE90 airflow simulation General Electric GE90 is a family of high-bypass turbofan engines built by General Electric for the Boeing 777, with thrust ranging from 74,000 to 115,000 lbf (329 to 512 kN). ... Rolls-Royce Trent 900 on A380 prototype Rolls Royce Trent is a family of high-bypass turbofan engines manufactured by Rolls-Royce. ... Air France (Compagnie Nationale Air France) is a subsidiary of Air France-KLM. Before its merger with KLM, it was the national airline of France, employing 71,654 people (as of March 2004). ... NASA GE90 airflow simulation General Electric GE90 is a family of high-bypass turbofan engines built by General Electric for the Boeing 777, with thrust ranging from 74,000 to 115,000 lbf (329 to 512 kN). ...

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, covering the distance of 20,044 km in 21 hours, 23 minutes. April 2 is the 92nd day of the year (93rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 273 days remaining. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Malaysia Airlines (Abbreviated: MAS ; Malay: Penerbangan Malaysia) is the national airline of Malaysia, serving international and domestic destinations. ... Boeing Field, officially King County International Airport (IATA: BFI, ICAO: KBFI) is a two-runway airport owned and run by King County, Washington. ... Nickname: The Emerald City Location of Seattle in King County and Washington Coordinates: Country United States State Washington County King County Incorporated December 2 1869 Government  - Mayor Greg Nickels (NP) Area  - City  142. ... Nickname: KL Motto: Maju dan makmur (Malay: Peace and progress) Location in Malaysia Coordinates: Country Malaysia State Federal Territory Establishment 1857 Granted city status 1974 Government  - Mayor (Datuk Bandar) Abdul Hakim Borhan From 14 December 2006 Area  - City 243. ...

The direct Airbus equivalents are the A340-300 and the proposed A350-900. The Airbus A340 is a long-range four-engined widebody commercial passenger airliner manufactured by Airbus S.A.S. a subsidiary of EADS. It is similar in design to the twin-engined A330. ... “A350” redirects here. ...

The 777-200ER is the best-selling 777 variant, with 425 aircraft ordered.

In August 2006, a total of 462 Boeing 777-200 aircraft (both -200 and -200ER) are in airline service, with 53 further firm orders. Major operators include: Air China (10), All Nippon Airways (23, plus 4 on order), Japan Airlines (25, plus 1 on order), Korean Air (11, plus 7 on order), Malaysia Airlines (17), Saudi Arabian Airlines (23), Singapore Airlines (46), Vietnam Airlines (10), Air France (25), Alitalia (10), British Airways (43, plus 10 on order), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (13, plus 1 on order), American Airlines (46, plus 7 orders), Continental Airlines (18, plus 2 orders) and United Airlines (52). Some 19 other airlines also operate smaller numbers of the type.^[1] For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Not to be confused with China Airlines. ... All Nippon Airways Company, Limited , TYO: 9202 , LSE: ANA), also known as ZennikkÅ« ) or ANA, is an airline headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. ... JAL Boeing 747-400 in 1989-2002 colour scheme JAL Cargo Boeing 747-400 (JA402J) waiting for take-off A JAL Boeing 767 in NAIA. JAL Boeing 747-400 Japan Airlines Corporation ) (TYO: 9205 ), or JAL, is the largest airline operator in Asia. ... Korean Air (KSE: 003490) is the largest airline based in South Korea. ... Malaysia Airlines (Abbreviated: MAS ; Malay: Penerbangan Malaysia) is the national airline of Malaysia, serving international and domestic destinations. ... Saudi Arabian Airlines (Arabic: الخطوط الجوية العربية السعودية) is the national airline of Saudi Arabia, based in Jeddah. ... Singapore Airlines Limited (Abbreviation: SIA; Malay: Syarikat Penerbangan Singapura, Tamil: சிங்கப்பூர் ஏர்லைன்ஸ், Chinese: ; pinyin: ; abbreviated 新航) SGX: S55 is the national airline of Singapore. ... Airbus A321 VN-A347 in new livery Vietnam Airlines is the national flag carrier of Vietnam, and was established as a state enterprise in April 1989. ... Air France (Compagnie Nationale Air France) is a subsidiary of Air France-KLM. Before its merger with KLM, it was the national airline of France, employing 71,654 people (as of March 2004). ... Alitalia - Linee Aeree Italiane (ISE: IT0003331888) (IATA: AZ, ICAO: AZA, and Callsign: Alitalia) is the national airline of Italy. ... For the 1930s airline of similar name, see British Airways Ltd. ... KLM Tailfins KLM (in full: Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij, literally Royal Aviation Company; usual English: Royal Dutch Airlines) is a subsidiary of Air France-KLM. Before its merger with Air France, KLM was the national airline of the Netherlands. ... American Airlines (AA) is the largest airline in the world in terms of total passengers-miles transported[1] and fleet size, and the second-largest airline in the world (behind Air France-KLM) in terms of total operating revenues. ... Continental Airlines (IATA: CO, ICAO: COA, and Callsign: Continental) (NYSE: CAL) is a certificated air carrier of the United States. ... United Airlines, also known as United Air Lines, Inc. ...

The Boeing 777-200LR

The 777-200LR WorldLiner, presented at the Paris Air Show 2005.

PIA 777-240LR - The first airline to take delivery of the Worldliner

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. It is capable of flying 9,420 nautical miles (17,445 km) in 18 hours. Developed alongside the 777-300ER, the 777-200LR will achieve this with huge 110,000 lb_f (489 kN) thrust General Electric GE90-110B1 turbofans, or GE90-115 turbofans, a significantly increased MTOW and three optional auxiliary fuel tanks manufactured by Marshall Aerospace in the rear cargo hold. Other new features include raked wingtips, a new main landing gear and additional structural strengthening. Rolls Royce originally offered the Trent 8104 engine with a thrust of 104,000 and 114,000 lb_f (463 to 507 kN), and has been tested up to 117,000 lb_f (520 kN). However Boeing and Rolls Royce could not agree on risk sharing on the project, and so the engine was never offered to customers. The roll-out was on February 15, 2005 and the first flight was at March 8, 2005, with EIS in January 2006. The second prototype made its first flight on May 24, 2005. The only mass-produced aircraft with greater unrefueled range is the military, non-passenger carrying KC-10 Extender. 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. ... The Paris Air Show (Salon International de lAéronautique et de lEspace, Paris-Le Bourget) is an international trade fair for the aerospace business. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1024x761, 60 KB) Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Karachi Boeing 777 Pakistan International Airlines ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1024x761, 60 KB) Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Karachi Boeing 777 Pakistan International Airlines ... Pakistan International Airlines (also referred to as PIA), is the national flag carrier of Pakistan and the national airline operating passenger and cargo services around the world. ... The Marshall companies have been internationally associated with aerospace engineering for over ninety years. ... Rolls-Royce plc is a British aircraft engine maker; the second-largest in the world, behind General Electric Aviation. ... Rolls-Royce Trent 900 on A380 prototype Rolls Royce Trent is a family of high-bypass turbofan engines manufactured by Rolls-Royce. ... February 15 is the 46th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... March 8 is the 67th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (68th in leap years). ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... May 24 is the 144th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (145th in leap years). ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday 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. ...

The 777-200LR was initially proposed as a 777-100X.[2] 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 747 offering special performance. Known during development as the short body 747SB, the shortened fuselage permitted longer range flights to be made. ...

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 to London, UK. The journey took 22 hours and 42 minutes. This was logged into the Guinness World Records and surpassed the average range of the Boeing 777-200LR, which is around 9,420 nm. November 10 is the 314th day of the year (315th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 51 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A great circle is a circle on the surface of a sphere that has the same diameter as the sphere, dividing the sphere into two equal hemispheres. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... Guinness World Records 2007 edition front cover. ...

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. February 2 is the 33rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

The first Boeing 777-200LR was delivered to Pakistan International Airlines on February 26, 2006, and the second on March 23, 2006. There are at least 5 Boeing 777 in service right now with PIA and the company plans to replace all its older jets with the series. Under a deal Pakistan also produces components and other spare parts for Boeing 777 series. Last year Boeing itself bought components and spare parts from Pakistan worth $100 million. Other customers include Air India and EVA Air. On November 9, 2005, Air Canada confirmed an order for the jets, which had previously been canceled due to labor issues. Emirates announced on November 20, 2005 that they bought ten of these aircraft 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.^[15] On October 10, 2006, Delta Air Lines announced two firm orders of the aircraft to add to its long haul routes. Delta has since announced that it will order three more of the aircraft for a total of five.^[16] Pakistan International Airlines (also referred to as PIA), is the national flag carrier of Pakistan and the national airline operating passenger and cargo services around the world. ... February 26 is the 57th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... March 23 is the 82nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (83rd in leap years). ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Air India (formerly Air-India, Hindi: ) is the national flag carrier of India with a worldwide network of passenger and cargo services. ... EVA Air (長榮航空 Changrong Hangkong) is an airline based at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport near Taipei, Taiwan. ... November 9 is the 313th day of the year (314th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 52 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Air Canada is Canadas largest airline and flag carrier. ... Emirates (Arabic: الإمارات al-Imārāt) is an airline based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. ... November 20 is the 324th day of the year (325th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... September 12 is the 255th day of the year (256th in leap years). ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Qatar Airways was the launch customer of the new Airbus A340-600HGW, showing the new Qatar Airways Livery Qatar Airways (Arabic: القطرية) is an airline based in Doha, Qatar. ... October 10 is the 283rd day of the year (284th in leap years). ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Delta Air Lines, Inc. ...

Air New Zealand are also looking at the possibility of using the -200LR variant to add with their -200ERs for a new Auckland to New York route, beginning an ultra-long range route. They have a possible four options. Air New Zealand (IATA: NZ, ICAO: ANZ, and Callsign: New Zealand) ASX: AIZ NZX: AIR is a major scheduled passenger airline based in Auckland, New Zealand. ...

In August 2006, a total of two Boeing 777-200LR aircraft are in airline service with Pakistan International Airlines. Firm orders total 40 from: Air India (8), Emirates Airline (10), EVA Air (2), Qatar Airways (6), Delta Air Lines (5), and Air Canada (6).^[1] Pakistan International Airlines (also referred to as PIA), is the national flag carrier of Pakistan and the national airline operating passenger and cargo services around the world. ... Air India (formerly Air-India, Hindi: ) is the national flag carrier of India with a worldwide network of passenger and cargo services. ... Boeing 777-300ER “Emirates” redirects here. ... EVA Air (長榮航空 Changrong Hangkong) is an airline based at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport near Taipei, Taiwan. ... Qatar Airways was the launch customer of the new Airbus A340-600HGW, showing the new Qatar Airways Livery Qatar Airways (Arabic: القطرية) is an airline based in Doha, Qatar. ... Delta Air Lines, Inc. ... Air Canada is Canadas largest airline and flag carrier. ...

The closest Airbus equivalent is the A340-500 (with 700 km less range than a Worldliner, but free from ETOPS restrictions). A proposed future model, the A350-900R, aims to have a range up to 9,500 nautical miles or 17,600km. The Airbus A340 is a long-range four-engined widebody commercial passenger airliner manufactured by Airbus S.A.S. a subsidiary of EADS. It is similar in design to the twin-engined A330. ... 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. ... “A350” redirects here. ...

The Boeing 777-300

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, but burns one third less fuel and demands 40% lower maintenance costs.

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 (13 tonnes) heavier. The 777-300 has tailskid and ground manoeuvring 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. ... May 4 is the 124th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (125th in leap years). ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean [1]. // Coated in ice, power and telephone lines sag and often break, resulting in power outages. ... Cathay Pacific Airways Limited (Traditional Chinese: ; Simplified Chinese: ; pinyin: ; abbreviation: 國泰/国泰) (SEHK: 0293) is an Asian airline based in Hong Kong, operating scheduled passenger and cargo services to 103 destinations world-wide. ...

The typical operating range with 386 three class passengers is 5720 nautical miles (10,600 km). It is typically powered by two of the following engines: 90,000 lb_f (400 kN) PW4090 turbofans, 92,000 lb_f (409 kN) Trent 892 or General Electric GE90-92Bs, or 98,000 lb_f (436 kN) PW-4098s. 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. ... NASA GE90 airflow simulation General Electric GE90 is a family of high-bypass turbofan engines built by General Electric for the Boeing 777, with thrust ranging from 74,000 to 115,000 lbf (329 to 512 kN). ...

Since the introduction of the -300ER in 2004, all operators have selected the ER version of the -300 model. The Boeing 777 is an American long-range wide-body twin-engined airliner built by Boeings Commercial Airplanes division. ...

This aircraft has no direct Airbus equivalent, but the A340-600 is offered in competition. The Airbus A340 is a long-range four-engined widebody commercial passenger airliner manufactured by Airbus S.A.S. a subsidiary of EADS. It is similar in design to the twin-engined A330. ...

As of August 2006, a total of 60 Boeing 777-300 aircraft are in airline service with All Nippon Airways (7), Cathay Pacific (12), Emirates Airline (12), Japan Airlines (7), Korean Air (4), Singapore Airlines (12) and Thai Airways International (6).^[1] For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... All Nippon Airways Company, Limited , TYO: 9202 , LSE: ANA), also known as Zennikkū ) or ANA, is an airline headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. ... Cathay Pacific Airways Limited (Traditional Chinese: ; Simplified Chinese: ; pinyin: ; abbreviation: 國泰/国泰) (SEHK: 0293) is an Asian airline based in Hong Kong, operating scheduled passenger and cargo services to 103 destinations world-wide. ... Boeing 777-300ER “Emirates” redirects here. ... JAL Boeing 747-400 in 1989-2002 colour scheme JAL Cargo Boeing 747-400 (JA402J) waiting for take-off A JAL Boeing 767 in NAIA. JAL Boeing 747-400 Japan Airlines Corporation ) (TYO: 9205 ), or JAL, is the largest airline operator in Asia. ... Korean Air (KSE: 003490) is the largest airline based in South Korea. ... Singapore Airlines Limited (Abbreviation: SIA; Malay: Syarikat Penerbangan Singapura, Tamil: சிங்கப்பூர் ஏர்லைன்ஸ், Chinese: ; pinyin: ; abbreviated 新航) SGX: S55 is the national airline of Singapore. ... Thai Airways International (Thai: ) is the national air carrier of Thailand, operating out of Suvarnabhumi Airport, and is a founding member of the Star Alliance network. ...

The Boeing 777-300ER

The 777-300ER is the Extended Range (ER) version of 777-300, and contains many modifications, including the GE90-115B engines, which are the world's most powerful jet engine with 115,300 lb_f (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 vs 660,000 lb for the 777-300. The range with a 365 passenger three-class configuration is 7,880 nautical miles (14,594 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. NASA GE90 airflow simulation General Electric GE90 is a family of high-bypass turbofan engines built by General Electric for the Boeing 777, with thrust ranging from 74,000 to 115,000 lbf (329 to 512 kN). ... Air France (Compagnie Nationale Air France) is a subsidiary of Air France-KLM. Before its merger with KLM, it was the national airline of France, employing 71,654 people (as of March 2004). ... JAL Boeing 747-400 in 1989-2002 colour scheme JAL Cargo Boeing 747-400 (JA402J) waiting for take-off A JAL Boeing 767 in NAIA. JAL Boeing 747-400 Japan Airlines Corporation ) (TYO: 9205 ), or JAL, is the largest airline operator in Asia. ... February 24 is the 55th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Air France (Compagnie Nationale Air France) is a subsidiary of Air France-KLM. Before its merger with KLM, it was the national airline of France, employing 71,654 people (as of March 2004). ... April 29 is the 119th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (120th in leap years). ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The main reason for the 777-300ER's extra 3,500 km (1,900 nm) range over the 777-300 is not merely the extra 2,600 gallons of fuel (45,220 to 47,890), but the increase in the maximum take-off weight (MTOW).

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, have the same passenger and payload capacity, but the ER has a higher MTOW. The increased MTOW means that a -300ER with the same payload can carry about 110,000 lb more fuel than the -300. This enables the ER 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 capacity.

The 777-300ER's direct Airbus equivalent is the A340-600HGW, which has a 9% higher fuel consumption due to using four engines.^{[citation needed]} The Airbus A340 is a long-range four-engined widebody commercial passenger airliner manufactured by Airbus S.A.S. a subsidiary of EADS. It is similar in design to the twin-engined A330. ...

Since the introduction of the -300ER, 6 years after the -300's first delivery, all orders for the -300 series have been the ER variant.

As of February 2007, a total of 75 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft are in airline service with Air Canada (1, plus 10 orders), All Nippon Airways (8, plus 5 orders), Emirates Airline (17, plus 37 orders), Etihad Airways (5), EVA Air (5, plus 8 orders), Japan Airlines (6, plus 7 orders), Singapore Airlines (7, plus 12 orders), and Air France (17, plus 9 orders). Firm orders total 173 and include Air India (15), Cathay Pacific (18), Jet Airways (10), Pakistan International Airlines (3), Philippine Airlines (6), Qatar Airways (14), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (4), TAM Linhas Aéreas (4 orders, 4 options), and Virgin Blue (6 orders, 1 lease, 6 options).^[1] 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the Anno Domini (common) era. ... Air Canada is Canadas largest airline and flag carrier. ... All Nippon Airways Company, Limited , TYO: 9202 , LSE: ANA), also known as ZennikkÅ« ) or ANA, is an airline headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. ... Boeing 777-300ER “Emirates” redirects here. ... Etihad Airways Airbus A330-200 Etihad Airways Airbus A340-300 Etihad Airways is a national airline based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, operating routes to the Middle East, Europe, Asia, the Indian subcontinent and North America. ... EVA Air (長榮航空 Changrong Hangkong) is an airline based at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport near Taipei, Taiwan. ... JAL Boeing 747-400 in 1989-2002 colour scheme JAL Cargo Boeing 747-400 (JA402J) waiting for take-off A JAL Boeing 767 in NAIA. JAL Boeing 747-400 Japan Airlines Corporation ) (TYO: 9205 ), or JAL, is the largest airline operator in Asia. ... Singapore Airlines Limited (Abbreviation: SIA; Malay: Syarikat Penerbangan Singapura, Tamil: சிங்கப்பூர் ஏர்லைன்ஸ், Chinese: ; pinyin: ; abbreviated 新航) SGX: S55 is the national airline of Singapore. ... Air France (Compagnie Nationale Air France) is a subsidiary of Air France-KLM. Before its merger with KLM, it was the national airline of France, employing 71,654 people (as of March 2004). ... Air India (formerly Air-India, Hindi: ) is the national flag carrier of India with a worldwide network of passenger and cargo services. ... Cathay Pacific Airways Limited (Traditional Chinese: ; Simplified Chinese: ; pinyin: ; abbreviation: 國泰/国泰) (SEHK: 0293) is an Asian airline based in Hong Kong, operating scheduled passenger and cargo services to 103 destinations world-wide. ... Jet Airways is a full-service scheduled airline based in Mumbai, India serving domestic and international routes. ... Pakistan International Airlines (also referred to as PIA), is the national flag carrier of Pakistan and the national airline operating passenger and cargo services around the world. ... Philippine Airlines is the national airline of the Philippines. ... Qatar Airways was the launch customer of the new Airbus A340-600HGW, showing the new Qatar Airways Livery Qatar Airways (Arabic: القطرية) is an airline based in Doha, Qatar. ... KLM Tailfins KLM (in full: Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij, literally Royal Aviation Company; usual English: Royal Dutch Airlines) is a subsidiary of Air France-KLM. Before its merger with Air France, KLM was the national airline of the Netherlands. ... TAM Linhas Aereas is an airline based in São Paulo, Brazil. ... Virgin Blue is an Australian low-cost airline and Australias second-biggest airline. ...

The Boeing 777 Frieghter (F)

777 Freighter

The 777 Freighter (777F) is an all-cargo version of the 777-200. It is an amalgamation of features from the 777-200LR and the 777-300ER. It uses the engines and structural upgrades of the 777-200LR combined with the fuel tanks and undercarriage of the 777-300ER. With the 747 moving up in weight and capacity (747-8), Boeing will be offering the 777F as a replacement for older 747F and MD-11F freighters. This model was officially offered starting on May 23, 2005. The 777F is expected to enter service in late 2008.^[17] Boeing 777 Freighter. ... Boeing 777 Freighter. ... 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 a three-engined medium to long-range widebody airliner, with two engines mounted on underwing pylons and a third engine at the base of the vertical stabilizer. ... May 23 is the 143rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (144th in leap years). ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The 777F promises excellent operating economics compared to existing freighters. The aircraft has a large interior volume and excellent range. The 777F will have a payload of 103 tons. This is very close to the capacity of the 747-400F, which has a payload of 112 tons. The two aircraft have a nearly identical payload density. The 777F will be powered by the 110,000 lb_f (489 kN) GE90-110B1 engines identical to the 777-200LR.

With the same fuel capacity as the 777-300ER, the 777F will have excellent range. However as with all aircraft, freighters included, maximum range is measured based on maximum payload. This limits the 777F to a range of 9,065 km or (4,895 nm) if at maximum payload. This means the aircraft takes off with its tanks half full.

For airlines that carry lighter cargo the 777F can travel much longer distances non-stop. Air Canada has purchased two of these for their Vancouver to Shanghai and Vancouver to Hong Kong routes among others. Both these routes are farther than 9,000 km. These planes will take off a bit lighter and with more fuel on board. Boeing thinks parcel carriers, as well as others who are more concerned with volume rather than weight, can for example carry flights from mainland United States to China without making stops at cities like Anchorage Alaska. This will bring new efficiencies and save time.

Airbus 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. The proposed A350-900F is a more capable competitor, however even this model is not designed to target the exact market of the 777F. It will carry around 90 tons. 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 McDonnell Douglas MD-11 is a three-engined medium to long-range widebody airliner, with two engines mounted on underwing pylons and a third engine at the base of the vertical stabilizer. ...

On November 7, 2006, FedEx cancelled its order of ten Airbus A380-800Fs, citing the delays in delivery. FedEx said it would buy 15 777Fs instead, with an option to purchase 15 additional 777Fs.^[18] 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."^[18] November 7 is the 311th day of the year (312th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 54 days remaining. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... FedEx Express is the worlds largest cargo airline based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. It is a subsidiary of the FedEx Corporation and delivers packages and freight to 220 countries each day. ... The Airbus A380 manufactured by Airbus S.A.S. is a double-decker, four engined airliner capable of flying 800 passengers in a high density format or 555 passengers in a typical three-class configuration. ...

Potential customers are Lufthansa Cargo, United Parcel Service, and EVA Cargo. Air Canada, along with Air France-KLM have signed on as the 777F launch customers. The order for seven aircraft, (5 for Air France and 2 for Air Canada) is worth US$1.5 billion at list prices, and the first delivery will be in 2008. Air Atlanta Icelandic has ordered eight 777F aircraft, while Emirates SkyCargo has also ordered eight. In December, 2006 there were firm orders for a total of 49 777 Freighters from FedEx (15), Emirates SkyCargo (8), Avion Group/Air Atlanta Icelandic (8), Air France (5), Guggenheim Aviation Partners (3), Air Canada (2), and Qatar Airways (2).^[19] Lufthansa Cargo is a cargo airline founded on November 30, 1994 as an independent logistics company within the Lufthansa group. ... United Parcel Service Inc. ... EVA Air (長榮航空 Changrong Hangkong) is an airline based at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport near Taipei, Taiwan. ... Air Canada is Canadas largest airline and flag carrier. ... Air France-KLM (Euronext Paris: AF, NYSE: AKH) is an airline company incorporated under French law with its headquarters at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport near Paris. ... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ... Air Atlanta Icelandic is an airline based in Reykjavík, Iceland. ... Boeing 777-300ER “Emirates” redirects here. ... Avion Group is a big Icelandic investment company, focused on investments in the transportation industry. ... Air France (Compagnie Nationale Air France) is a subsidiary of Air France-KLM. Before its merger with KLM, it was the national airline of France, employing 71,654 people (as of March 2004). ... Air Canada is Canadas largest airline and flag carrier. ... Qatar Airways was the launch customer of the new Airbus A340-600HGW, showing the new Qatar Airways Livery Qatar Airways (Arabic: القطرية) is an airline based in Doha, Qatar. ...

Boeing 787 Dreamliner

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner family currently³ has three models, the 787-3, 787-8, and 787-9. The 787-8 will come out in August of 2007.

The Boeing 787-3

Boeing 787-3 with winglets and a shorter span

This will be a 223 seat (three class) or 296 seat (two class) short-range version targeted at high-density flights, with a range of 2,500 to 3,050 nautical miles (4,650 to 5,650 km) when fully loaded. It is designed to replace the Airbus A300, Boeing 757-300, Boeing 767-200 and -300. The 787-3's intended entry into service is 2010. This model is limited in its range, not by fuel capacity but by a low maximum take-off weight of 360,000 lb (163,290 kg). It currently has the same fuel capacity as the 787-8. Range is given for any fuel capacity left after the aircraft weight and payload is subtracted from the Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW). With a full load of passengers and cargo, it will be limited in the amount of fuel it can take on board. This is an advantage on shorter, high-density routes especially those separated by water such as Tokyo to Shanghai, Osaka to Seoul or London to Berlin. Many airports charge landing fees depending on the weight of the aircraft, thus an airliner rated at a lower MTOW would pay lower fees. Image File history File links Boeing_787-3. ... Image File history File links Boeing_787-3. ... This article is about the airliner. ... The Boeing 757 is a medium-range transcontinental commercial passenger airplane manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. ... The Boeing 767 is a commercial passenger airplane manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. ... In aviation, the Maximum Take-Off Weight (or MTOW) is the maximum weight with which an aircraft is allowed to try to achieve flight. ... Seoul   is the capital of South Korea and is located on the Han River in the countrys northwest. ... Berlin is the capital city and one of the sixteen states of the Federal Republic of Germany. ...

The 787-3's wing will be different from the other versions. It will use winglets instead of raked wingtips used on other variants. This decreases the wingspan and the aircraft weight. The wing will be the same except for the last 13 feet^[20] outboard of the ailerons. Due to the decrease in weight, winglets provide better efficiency over short distances than raked wingtips. The 787-3 having a MTOW considerably lower than the -8 variant does not need the lift the extra span provides. Havings wings that provide more lift than needed decreases efficiency. The twenty-six feet wingspan reduction also enables the -3 to use gates reserved for medium sized planes. Rutan VariEze, the first aircraft to use winglets in 1975 Learjet 28/29, the first production jet aircraft to use winglets in 1977 McDonnell Douglas MD-11, the first mainline airliner to feature winglets in 1990 Wingtip devices are usually intended to improve the efficiency of fixed-wing aircraft. ... Rutan VariEze, the first aircraft to use winglets in 1975 Learjet 28/29, the first production jet aircraft to use winglets in 1977 McDonnell Douglas MD-11, the first mainline airliner to feature winglets in 1990 Wingtip devices are usually intended to improve the efficiency of fixed-wing aircraft. ... For the band with a similar name, see The Ailerons Ailerons are hinged control surfaces attached to the trailing edge of the wing of a fixed-wing aircraft. ...

On regional flights, the 787-3 can cover all of North America, South America, Europe, most of Africa, and 70% of Asia end to end

Thirty years ago it was common to fly from New York to Los Angeles in a 747. Typically four or five flights occurred per day, one per major airline. With deregulation, more and more airlines joined the route. Overcapacity led to airlines using smaller planes. Now there are around 47 direct flights per day mostly on 737 or Airbus A320 or reconfigured 757s and 767-200s between the two cities, with each flight usually carrying around 100-160 passengers (70% load factor). This has led to higher congestion and more pollution. This same phenomenon is occurring in Asia, Europe, and South America. With the proliferation of open sky agreements, numerous airlines have been started in countries like Brazil, India, China, and throughout Europe. These start ups have placed more pressure on capacity on trunk routes and have encouraged the usage of ever smaller planes between very large cities. Routes like São Paulo to Buenos Aires, Berlin to Paris, Mumbai to Calcutta are now increasingly being served by single aisle planes when larger ones would be more logical. Boeing believes that the pendulum has swung too far and the future of aviation between very large (but close) cities of five million or more would stabilize around the capacity level of the 787-3. It also believes legacy carriers that want to battle with low cost airlines can use this plane with twice the capacity of a single aisle craft but less than twice its operating cost (fuel, landing fees, maintenance, number of flight crew, airspace fees, parking fees, gate fees, etc.). Boeing sees the 787 family as a game changer with this variant as the most unique of the three.[3] Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1500x1200, 122 KB) From Boeing website to promote their product. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1500x1200, 122 KB) From Boeing website to promote their product. ... NY redirects here. ... The Boeing 747, commonly nicknamed the Jumbo Jet, is among the most recognizable jet airliners, and is among the largest passenger airliners. ... The Boeing 737 is the worlds most popular medium to long range, narrow body commercial passenger jet aircraft. ... The Airbus A320 is a short-to-medium range commercial passenger aircraft manufactured by Airbus. ... The Boeing 757 is an American medium to long haul commercial passenger aircraft manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. ... The Boeing 767 is a commercial passenger airplane manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. ... This article is 150 kilobytes or more in size. ... The Open Skies system is an integrated web-enabled reservation and inventory system suite that includes Internet, call center, airport departure control functionality and more. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... City flag City coat of arms Motto: Fluctuat nec mergitur (Latin: Floating not submerging) Paris Eiffel tower as seen from the esplanade du Trocadéro. ... “Bombay” redirects here. ...

787-8 in livery of the South American launch customer, Avianca.

Regions such as India and East Asia, where large population centers are in close proximity, can make good use of the 787-3. Roughly 3.1 billion people live within the range of the 787-3 if used in India or China. The 787-3's efficiency may offset the higher landing fees and acquisition costs (compared to a single-aisle plane) and make it useful on such routes. A 3,050 nm (5,600 km) range, or flight time of roughly six hours, is sufficient to connect many major cities and improve comfort and efficiency. The 787-3 is not a replacement for single aisle planes, but can relegate them to cities with fewer than 2 million people. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 750 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (960 × 768 pixel, file size: 106 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) This is a copyrighted image that has been released by a company or organization to promote their work or product in the media... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 750 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (960 × 768 pixel, file size: 106 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) This is a copyrighted image that has been released by a company or organization to promote their work or product in the media... South America South America is a continent crossed by the equator, with most of its area in the Southern Hemisphere. ... Avianca (acronym for Aerovías del Continente Americano, formerly Aerovías Nacionales de Colombia) is a commercial airline headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia. ... East Asia is a subregion of Asia that can be defined in either geographical or cultural terms. ...

To date, however, only Japanese airlines have ordered this model for routes within East Asia.

The Boeing 787-8

This variant is similar to the -3 except has longer wings with raked wingtips for improved long-range efficiency.^[20] The -8 has a range of 7,650 to 8,200 nautical miles (14,200 to 15,200 km) and seats 223 passengers in three classes. Entry into service is planned in 2008. Boeing is targeting the 787-8 to replace the 767-200ER and 767-300ER. Rutan VariEze, the first aircraft to use winglets in 1975 Learjet 28/29, the first production jet aircraft to use winglets in 1977 McDonnell Douglas MD-11, the first mainline airliner to feature winglets in 1990 Wingtip devices are usually intended to improve the efficiency of fixed-wing aircraft. ... American Airlines Boeing 767-300 at Gatwick Airport, England. ... American Airlines Boeing 767-300 at Gatwick Airport, England. ...

The Boeing 787-9

787-9 in livery of the launch customer, Air New Zealand.

This will be a stretched variant seating 263 in three classes with a range of 8,000 to 8,500 nautical miles (14,800 to 15,750 km). The targeted entry into service (EIS) is set at 2010.^[21] Boeing is targeting the 787-9 compete with the Airbus A330-200 and A340-200, and replace Boeing 767-400ER, and McDonnell Douglas DC-10. This model is very similar to the 787-8 except for structural strengthening and the stretched fuselage. When first introduced, it had the same fuel capacity as the other two models. This gave it a slightly shorter range than the -8. Upon further consultation with airlines and design changes, it incorporated one extra forward tank to increase its fuel capacity. It will have the lowest seat-mile cost of any 787. It will have a longer range and a higher MTOW than the other two initial variants. It can fly non-stop from New York to Manila or from Moscow to São Paulo. Image File history File links AirNZ_789. ... Image File history File links AirNZ_789. ... The Airbus A330 is a large-capacity, wide-body, medium-to-long-range commercial passenger airliner manufactured by EADS (Airbus S.A.S.). It was developed at the same time as the four-engined A340. ... The Airbus A340 is a long-range four-engined widebody commercial passenger airliner manufactured by Airbus S.A.S. a subsidiary of EADS. It is similar in design to the twin-engined A330. ... American Airlines Boeing 767-300 at Gatwick Airport, England. ... DC-10, retired from American Airlines fleet at gate McDonnell Douglas was a major American aerospace manufacturer, producing a number of famous commercial and military aircraft. ... The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is a three-engined medium to long-range widebody airliner, with two engines mounted on underwing pylons and a third engine at the base of the vertical stabilizer. ... Location Position of Moscow in Europe Government Country District Subdivision Russia Central Federal District Federal City Mayor Yuriy Luzhkov Geographical characteristics Area  - City 1,081 km² Population  - City (2007)    - Density 10,469,000   9684. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

Air New Zealand is the launch customer of this variant with 8 orders to date. Sales of this variant have been limited by its 2010 entry into service rather than any shortcomings. The smaller size and the entry date of the 787-8 being two years earlier was a great enticement for most airlines and led to the -8 taking most orders. Now with the first two years of production completely sold out, airlines have been weighing the option of the 787-8 against the 787-9 since either one can be delivered after 2010. Qantas and Singapore Airlines have placed the largest orders for this variant. Air New Zealand (IATA: NZ, ICAO: ANZ, and Callsign: New Zealand) ASX: AIZ NZX: AIR is a major scheduled passenger airline based in Auckland, New Zealand. ... Qantas (pronounced ) is the name and callsign of the national airline of Australia and the worlds third oldest continuously running independent airline behind KLM and Avianca. ... Singapore Airlines Limited (Abbreviation: SIA; Malay: Syarikat Penerbangan Singapura, Tamil: சிங்கப்பூர் ஏர்லைன்ஸ், Chinese: ; pinyin: ; abbreviated 新航) SGX: S55 is the national airline of Singapore. ... This article lists the orders for the Boeing 787. ...

A 787-9 in Continental Airlines livery.

On March 12, 2007, Continental Airlines announced that they were converting a portion of their order (12) for the 787-8 to the 787-9. They also ordered 5 additional 787-9s for a total order of 25 airframes. Continental will now take delivery of 8 787-8s and 17 787-9s. This order/conversion makes Continental the US launch customer for the 787-9. Continental will be the first North American carrier to operate the type. At the time of the orders, Continental made no mention of where and on which routes they planned to operate their 787s. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Continental Airlines (IATA: CO, ICAO: COA, and Callsign: Continental) (NYSE: CAL) is a certificated air carrier of the United States. ... March 12 is the 71st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (72nd in leap years). ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the Anno Domini (common) era. ... Continental Airlines (IATA: CO, ICAO: COA, and Callsign: Continental) (NYSE: CAL) is a certificated air carrier of the United States. ...

Trivia

• The factory is the largest building in the world by volume.
• Paine Field is the main airport.

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Notes

¹All information comes from http://www.boeing.com/

²This information is from March 30, 2007.

³This information is from March 1, 2007.

See Also

• Boeing Renton Factory
• Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour
• Official