BOEING 777 "200/300" - Plane + Pilot

1995’Present

Plane & Pilot

Wednesday, July 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

Initially conceived as a 767 variant, the Boeing 777 evolved into a revolutionary new design, incorporating advanced features like fly-by-wire, a glass flightdeck, composite construction, and folding wings.
After a four-year development, the 777 was announced for production in 1990, began flight testing in 1994, and quickly accumulated over 250 orders and options within a year.
Various models, including the 200LR, 300, and 300ER, offer enhanced capabilities such as extended range (e.g., 18 hours aloft or 7,250 nm for the 300ER) and increased passenger capacity (up to 550 for the stretched 300 model).

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The 777 was initially imagined to be a variant of the 767, but eventually morphed into a whole new design. It was to become Boeing’s most advanced aircraft, using fly-by-wire technology, a glass flightdeck and composite construction. The 777 was also designed to have folding wings to accommodate cramped airport facilities. The four-year development effort culminated on October 29, 1990, with the announcement that the 777 would indeed see production. Flight testing began in June 1994. Orders and options for more than 250 aircraft were tallied within a year.

Models of the B-777 include the 200LR, capable of 18 hours aloft, and the 300 and 300ER. This latest model features a 33′ fuselage stretch, and can seat up to 550 passengers. The model 300 was awarded both FAA and JAA type certification on May 4, 1998. The 300ER, which uses the powerful General Electric GE90- 115B engines, increased the B-777’s range to 7,250 nm.