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Fast Facts: Boeing 777
The Boeing 777 family comprises six airplanes: five passenger models-- 777-200, 777-200ER (Extended Range), 777-200LR (Longer Range), 777-300 and the 777-300ER; and the 777 Freighter.
The Boeing 777 is larger than all other twinjet (two engines) or trijet (three engines) airplane--capable of seating more passengers than those models, but seating fewer people than the 747. The 777 is the first jetliner to be 100 percent digitally designed using three-dimensional computer graphics. Boeing engineers designed and electronically preassembled the 777 using computers. New laboratory facilities enabled the various airplane systems to be tested together as a single integrated entity in simulated flight conditions before the first jetliner took to the air.
Boeing launched the 777 program on Oct. 15, 1990, with an order from United Airlines for 34 airplanes and options on 34 more. The first 777 rolled out from the Everett, Wash., factory on April 9, 1994. United Airlines entered the first 777 into revenue service on June 7, 1995, with a flight from London to Washington, D.C.
Since then, 777s have flown more than 3 million flights.
777-200ER (Extended Range) and 777-300
To meet customer needs and improve the flying experience, Boeing continues to enhance the 777 family with new models of extended range airplanes.
On June 14, 1991, British Airways ordered the 777-200ER (Extended Range). Boeing rolled out the airplane from the Everett, Wash., factory on Sept. 3, 1996, and delivered it to launch customer British Airways on Feb. 6, 1997. British Airways entered it into service on Feb. 9, 1997.
Boeing took its first 777-300 order on June 14, 1995, from Cathay Pacific Airways. The airplane rolled out on Sept. 8, 1997, and was delivered to Cathay Pacific on May 21, 1998. Cathay Pacific entered the 777-300 into service on May 27, 1998.
777-200LR (Longer Range) and 777-300ER (Extended Range)
Boeing continues to enhance the 777 family with the introduction of two longer-range models and a new freighter version currently in development.
In February 2000, Boeing launched the 777-200LR (Longer Range) and the 777-300ER (Extended Range) programs.
Boeing rolled out the first 777-300ER on Nov. 14, 2002, and delivered it in April 2004 to International Lease Finance Corp. and its customer, Air France.
On Feb. 15, 2005, Boeing rolled out the first 777-200LR Worldliner--the world's longest range commercial airplane--from the Everett, Wash., factory. Boeing delivered the first airplane to launch customer Pakistan International Airlines on Feb. 27, 2006. EVA Airways also is a launch customer. Pakistan International Airlines entered the 777-200LR into service on March 3, 2006.
On May 24, 2005, Air France ordered the first 777 Freighter. Boeing expects to deliver the airplane in the fourth quarter of 2008.
Setting a new world record
On Nov. 10, 2005, the Boeing 777-200LR Worldliner set a new world record for distance traveled nonstop by a commercial airplane, demonstrating that this airplane can connect nonstop virtually any two cities in the world. A 777-200LR flew 11,664 nautical miles (21,601 kilometers) during its 22-hour 42-minute flight that left Hong Kong flying eastbound the evening of Nov. 9 and landed at London Heathrow Airport on Nov. 10.
The distance set by the airplane is farther than any previous commercial jetliner has flown and exceeds a distance of more than halfway around the world. The achievement was recognized by the U.S. National Aeronautics Association, The Federation Aeronautique Internationale and the Guinness Book of Records.
Since its inception, the 777 has established many distance and speed records including: On April 2, 1997, the 777-200ER (Extended Range) in Malaysia Airlines livery set a new Great Circle Distance Without Landing record--flying 12,455.34 miles (20,044.20 kilometers) from Seattle to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The airplane continues back to Seattle on its record-setting circumnavigation of the world at an average speed of 553 mph, setting a new speed world record at the time for its size and class of airplane.
The 777 established National Aeronautic Association-certified speed records between Kiruna, Sweden, and Seattle; Bangkok and Seattle; Paris and Seattle; Frankfurt and Seattle; and Geneva and Seattle.
Milestones
In May 2007, the 777 fleet completed its 1 millionth flight under extended-range, twin-engine operations (ETOPS).
In 2004, the 777 reached 500 deliveries--faster than any other twin-aisle commercial airplane in history.
On May 19, 2003, A Boeing 777-300ER sets a maximum takeoff weight record. During a flight test at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., the airplane took off with 774,600 (351,359 kilograms), which was the heaviest takeoff ever for a twin-engine airplane.
On March 5, 2001, Continental Airlines begins the world's first daily nonstop service between New York and Hong Kong flying a 777-200ER.
On May 30, 1995, the 777 became the first airplane in aviation history to earn U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to fly extended-range twin-engine operations (ETOPS) at entry into service. On that date, the FAA awarded the Pratt & Whitney-powered Boeing 777, 180-minute ETOPS.
For more information on the Boeing 777 family, visit: www.boeing.com/commercial/777family/index.html