The first 777 prototype made its maiden flight in June 1994, and the plane was certified for commercial use by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in April 1995. The 777 quickly gained popularity among airlines due to its range and efficiency, and has since become one of the most successful commercial aircraft models in history. Over the years, Boeing has released several different variants of the 777, including the 777-200, 777-200ER, 777-300, and 777-300ER. The latest variant, the 777X, features a longer wingspan and more fuel-efficient engines, and is set to enter service in the coming years.
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Ten years ago today, one of the most tragic and baffling events in the history
On 6 June, Air India flight 173 from New Delhi to San Francisco experienced a
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a runway incursion by a United Airlines 777
Ten years ago today, one of the most tragic and baffling events in the history
On 6 June, Air India flight 173 from New Delhi to San Francisco experienced a
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a runway incursion by a United Airlines 777
The Boeing 777 is well known by flight trackers as a consistant workhorse of many airline fleets. Some of the world’s largest airlines utilise the aircraft and its variants, in a number roles. The B767 has the versatility to operate short haul operations as well as intercontinental routes. Many fans of he B767 hope to see a re-engined airframe and whilst this is perhaps unlikely Boeing does have form here with the likes of the B737 MAX and the B777X.
We’ve got the jumpseat from Rome Fiumicino over to Abu Dhabi’s new Zayed International Airport on EY86, and this is the first time we’ve done a 777 cockpit video.
In this video we take a nice long overnight ride on the KLM 777-200 from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam in business class. Despite being an older plane with an old, inferior business class seat,
| Variant | B777-200/200ER | B777-300 | B777-300ER | B777-200LR/777F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engines | 2× PW4000 or Rolls-Royce Trent 800 or GE90 | 2× PW4000 or Rolls-Royce Trent 800 | 2× GE90-115B | 2× GE90-110B or -115B |
| Height | 18.5m / 60.9ft | 18.5m / 60.8ft | 18.5m / 60.8ft | 18.6m / 61.1ft |
| Length | 63.73m / 209.1ft | 73.86m / 242.3ft | 73.86m / 242.3ft | 63.73m / 209.1ft |
| Wingspan | 60.9m / 199.1ft | 73.86m / 242.4ft | 73.86m / 242.4ft | 60.9m / 199.1ft |
| Cruise / Maximum speed | Mach 0.87 / 0.89 | Mach 0.87 / 0.89 | Mach 0.87 / 0.89 | Mach 0.87 / 0.89 |
| Range | 9,700km / 5,240nm | 11,165km / 6,030nm | 13,649km / 7,370nm | 15,843km / 8,555nm |
| Max passenger load | 440 max | 550 max | 550 max | 440 max |
The cost of a Boeing 777 is obviously tied to a number of factors including age, variant and flight cycles. The current estimates of the cost of a Boeing 777 are between $30 million and $100 million.
The Boeing 777X program has faced several delays and setbacks, but the first test flight of the 777-9 variant was completed in January 2020. The 777X is expected to enter commercial service in 2023, after receiving certification from aviation authorities.
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