[97] The first delivery to Air France took place on April 29, 2004. The new flight control software was to eliminate the need for the tail skid by keeping the tail off the runway surface regardless of the extent to which pilots command the elevators. 29 July 2011; EgyptAir; 777-200ER; SU-GBP; flight 667; Cairo, Egypt: [10], From the program's start, Boeing had considered building ultra-long-range variants. Large folding wingtips, 21 feet (6.40 m) long, were offered when the 777 was first launched, to appeal to airlines who might use gates made to accommodate smaller aircraft, but no airline purchased this option. As a consequence, the 777-300ER received an engine and aerodynamics improvement package for reduced drag and weight. [71] Seating options range from four[155] to six abreast in first class up to ten abreast in economy. The pilots initiated a go-around procedure shortly after the main wheels touched-down onto the runway, however, the aircraft settled back onto the ground apparently due to late throttle application. 17 January 2008; British Airways 777-200ER; G-YMMM; flight 38; London, England: [172], The initial 777-200 made its maiden flight on June 12, 1994 and was first delivered to United Airlines on May 15, 1995. As of July 2020 , the 777 has been involved in 29 aviation accidents and incidents, including a total of eight hull losses (five in-flight and three on-ground incidents), resulting in 541 fatalities along with three hijackings. The aircraft's fuselage and right wing were irreparably damaged by the fire. [192] Its wings have an aspect ratio of 9.0. "Finding Common Ground in Envelope Protection Systems". [163] With the launch of the 777X in 2013, Boeing confirmed that the aircraft would be receiving a new interior featuring 787 cabin elements and larger windows. [175][176] As of 2019[update], Boeing no longer markets the -200, as indicated by its removal from the manufacturer's price listings for 777 variants. 747, 757, 767, 777, 787. It initially competed with Airbus A340 and McDonnell Douglas MD-11, both now out of production, and currently competes with the Airbus A330-300 and newer Airbus A350 XWB. [43] This lets engineers assemble a virtual aircraft, in simulation, to check for interference and verify that the thousands of parts fit properly—thus reducing costly rework. [22] Boeing was left with a size and range gap in its product line between the 767-300ER and the 747-400. [71] Initial service was affected by gearbox bearing wear issues, which caused British Airways to temporarily withdraw its 777 fleet from transatlantic service in 1997,[71] returning to full service later that year. Cashman. For the first time, eight major airlines – All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, Japan Airlines, Qantas, and United Airlines – had a role in the development. [204], As the aircraft promises improved operating economics compared to older freighters,[99] airlines have viewed the 777F as a replacement for freighters such as the Boeing 747-200F, McDonnell Douglas MD-10 and McDonnell Douglas MD-11F. [90] GE was proposing a 454 kN (102,000 lbf) GE90-102B, while P&W offered its 436 kN (98,000 lbf) PW4098 and R-R was proposing a 437 kN (98,000 lbf) Trent 8100. [247] The aircraft was evacuated with no injuries,[247] and airport fire teams extinguished the fire. [156] The 777's windows were the largest of any current commercial airliner until the 787, and measure 15-inch (380 mm) by 10-inch (250 mm) in size (all models outside the 777-8 and -9). [35] In January 1993, a team of United developers joined other airline teams and Boeing designers at the Everett factory. [43] Major assembly of the first aircraft began on January 4, 1993. [82] With a 545,000 lb (247 t) MTOW and 77,000 lbf (340 kN) engines, it has a range of 5,240 nautical miles (9,700 km) with 305 passengers in a three-class configuration. The top engineers overseeing the design of Boeing Co.’s 737 Max told congressional investigators they weren’t aware of key design decisions later identified as flaws in two fatal crashes. [2] Emirates is the largest airline operator as of July 2018[update],[12] and is the only customer to have operated all 777 variants produced, including the -200, -200ER, -200LR, -300, -300ER, and 777F. [211], The 777X is to feature new GE9X engines and new composite wings with folding wingtips. [82] At 242.4 ft (73.9 m) in length, the -300 became the longest airliner yet produced (until the A340-600), and had a 20 percent greater overall capacity than the standard length model. [82] The -300ER, which combined the -300's added capacity with the -200ER's range, became the top-selling 777 variant in the late 2000s,[98] benefitting as airlines replaced comparable four-engine models with twinjets for their lower operating costs. [135] The roll-out of the prototype 777X, a 777-9 model, occurred on March 13, 2019. [102] It has a maximum design range of 8,555 nautical miles (15,844 km) as of 2017[update]. [211] The incident was linked to the ongoing Donbass insurgency in the region. Troubled US air manufacturer Boeing celebrates a badly needed success with the maiden flight of its delayed 777-9X, the world's longest and largest twin-engine airliner. Visit the British Airways flight 38 page for additional information, including findings from the crash investigation. Reportedly, the 777 could eventually be replaced by a new aircraft family, Yellowstone 3, which would draw upon technologies from the 787. [80] Initially named 777-200IGW,[81] the 777-200ER first flew on October 7, 1996,[82] received FAA and JAA certification on January 17, 1997,[83] and entered service with British Airways on February 9, 1997. [259][260] US officials believe the most likely explanation to be that someone in the cockpit of Flight 370 re-programmed the aircraft's autopilot to travel south across the Indian Ocean. On January 17, 2008, a British Airways Boeing 777 (Flight BA038) lost power over London. [90] Rolls-Royce was also studying a Trent 8102 over 445 kN (100,000 lbf). [122] Among customers for the aircraft during this period, China Airlines ordered ten 777-300ER aircraft to replace 747-400s on long-haul transpacific routes (with the first of those aircraft entering service in 2015), noting that the 777-300ER's per seat cost is about 20% lower than the 747's costs (varying due to fuel prices). [11] As of July 2018[update], Emirates was the largest operator with 163 aircraft. The projected operational empty weight is 168,560 kg (371,610 lb) in airline configuration, at a weight of 216,370 kg (477,010 lb) and FL350, total fuel flow is 6,790 kg/h (14,960 lb/h) at M0.84/472 kn (874 km/h), rising to 8,890 kg (19,600 lb)/h at M0.87/506 kn (937 km/h). [131], Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aviation, demand for new jets was reduced in 2020 and Boeing cut its monthly production from five to two 777s. 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[119][120][121] Emirates was reportedly working closely with Boeing on the project, in conjunction with being a potential launch customer for new 777 versions. [104] The maiden flight of the 777F, which used the structural design and engine specifications of the -200LR[105] along with fuel tanks derived from the -300ER, occurred on July 14, 2008. [91] As of February 2019[update], the 777 has been involved in 28 aviation accidents and incidents,[13] including seven hull losses (five in-flight and two in ground incidents) resulting in 541 fatalities along with three hijackings. [116] The smaller Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the first stage of a replacement aircraft initiative called the Boeing Yellowstone Project,[117] entered service in 2011. [132], In tandem with the development of the third generation Boeing 777X, Boeing worked with General Electric to offer a 2% improvement in fuel efficiency to in-production 777-300ER aircraft. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration publicly affirmed the airw The 777X features composite wings with folding wingtips and General Electric GE9X engines. [147] In 2013, a new wing made of composite materials was introduced for the upgraded 777X, with a wider span and design features based on the 787's wings. [75], Following the introduction of the -200ER, Boeing turned its attention to a stretched version of the airliner. But for those who lost loved ones in the crashes, the move is premature. [145] The wings are designed with increased thickness and a longer span than previous airliners, resulting in greater payload and range, improved takeoff performance, and a higher cruising altitude. [49] International contributors included Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (fuselage panels),[50] Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. (center wing section),[50] Hawker de Havilland (elevators), and Aerospace Technologies of Australia (rudder). On Wednesday, a Boeing 777-300 operating as Emirates flight EK521 crash landed and burst into flames at Dubai International Airport after declaring an emergency. [167] The A-market would be covered by a 4,200 nmi (7,800 km) range, 234 t (516,000 lb) MTOW aircraft for 353 to 374 passengers powered by 316 kN (71,000 lbf) engines, followed by a 6,600 nmi (12,200 km) B-market range for 286 passengers in three-class, with 365 kN (82,000 lbf) unit thrust and 263 t (580,000 lb) of MTOW, an A340 competitor, basis of an A-market 409 to 434 passengers stretch, and eventually a 7,600 nmi (14,000 km) C-market with 400 kN (90,000 lbf) engines. The plane that crashed on that clear, sunny morning in Ethiopia was a Boeing 737 MAX 8, a new model that had become the fastest-selling plane in Boeing's history. [125][126], By April 2014, with cumulative sales surpassing those of the 747, the 777 became the best-selling wide-body airliner; at existing production rates, the aircraft was on track to become the most-delivered wide-body airliner by mid-2016. The main purpose has been for VIP transport, including as an air transport for heads of state, although the aircraft has also been proposed for other military applications. [60] Nine aircraft fitted with General Electric, Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls-Royce engines[58] were flight tested at locations ranging from the desert airfield at Edwards Air Force Base in California[61] to frigid conditions in Alaska, mainly Fairbanks International Airport. [89] However, the -100X would have carried fewer passengers than the -200 while having similar operating costs, leading to a higher cost per seat. [178] Boeing proposes the 787-10 to replace it. Two passengers, who had not been wearing their seatbelts, were ejected from the aircraft during the crash and were killed. Immediately after the accident, which happened in 2016, a landing gear failure was suspected to be at fault. In 2015, Richard H. Anderson, then Delta Air Lines' chairman and chief executive, said he had been offered 777-200s for less than US$10 million. [20] These regulations allowed twin-engine airliners to make ocean crossings at up to three hours' distance from emergency diversionary airports. [244][245] Investigators found these were also caused by ice in the fuel clogging the FOHE. The outboard raked wingtip was to have a divergent trailing edge, described as a "poor man's airfoil" by Boeing; this was originally developed for the McDonnell Douglas MD-12 project. [83] Offering greater long-haul performance, the variant became the most widely ordered version of the aircraft through the early 2000s. All 4 crew members were killed, along with 5 people on the ground. [137] The fly-by-wire system is supplemented by mechanical backup. [153] A ram air turbine—a small retractable device which can provide emergency power—is also fitted in the wing root fairing. French Bee’s is even more dense with its 411 seats A350-900, due to 10-abreast economy seating, reaching a €.04 CASK according to Air France, and lower again with its 480 seats -1000. The first crash killed 189 people, the second crash killed 157. [143] The fly-by-wire system also incorporates flight envelope protection, a system that guides pilot inputs within a computer-calculated framework of operating parameters, acting to prevent stalls, overspeeds, and excessively stressful maneuvers. [82][86], The first generation of Boeing 777 models, the -200, -200ER, and -300 have since been known collectively as Boeing 777 Classics. [2] By March 2018, the 777 had become the most-produced Boeing wide-body jet, surpassing the Boeing 747. [61], The first Rolls-Royce Trent 877-powered aircraft was delivered to Thai Airways International on March 31, 1996,[70] completing the introduction of the three powerplants initially developed for the airliner. The Boeing 777 is a wide-body airliner developed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. The prototype was rolled out on April 9, 1994, and first flew on June 12, 1994. [273][274], Other notable accidents and incidents include British Airways Flight 2276, a 777-200ER that aborted takeoff at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport on September 8, 2015 after a serious uncontained engine failure punctured 'multiple' holes in the engine case and caused severe fire damage to the outer skin of the forward fuselage, all crew and passengers evacuating with only minor injuries occurring;[275][276][277][278] Korean Air Flight 2708, a 777-300 that suffered an engine fire prior to takeoff at Tokyo International Airport, with all aboard evacuating safely;[279][280][281] and Singapore Airlines Flight 368, a 777-300ER whose right engine and nearby area of wing caught fire after an emergency landing at Singapore Changi Airport, due to an engine oil leak, with no injuries. [136], As of 2019[update], Boeing lists prices for the 777-200ER, -200LR, 777F, -300ER, 777-8, and 777-9 variants. The pilot glided it to a crash landing short of the runway at Heathrow. agl, the right engine of G-YMMM ceased responding to autothrottle commands for increased power and instead the power reduced on both engines. [99] The -300ER has an operating cost of US$44 per seat hour, compared to an Airbus A380's roughly US$50 per seat hour (hourly cost is about US$26,000), and US$90 per seat hour for a Boeing 747-400 as of 2015[update]. Another change involved elevator trim bias. It uses the -200IGW 45,200 US gal (171,200 L) fuel capacity and 84,000–98,000 lbf (374–436 kN) engines with a 580,000 to 661,000 lb (263.3 to 299.6 t) MTOW. In January 2015, United Airlines ordered ten 777-300ERs, normally costing around US$150 million each but paid around US$130 million, a discount to bridge the production gap to the 777X. Competing on similar French overseas departments destinations, Air Caraïbes has 389 seats on the A350-900 and 429 on the -1000. A U.S. House investigative report into two Boeing 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people blamed the plane manufacturer and the Federal Aviation … Each tire of a 777-300ER six-wheel main landing gear can carry a load of 59,490 lb (26,980 kg), which is heavier than other wide-bodies such as the 747-400. [12] The competing Airbus aircraft was the A330-300. [124] Both models were to be equipped with new generation GE9X engines and feature new composite wings with folding wingtips. [181] Singapore Airlines ordered over half of its -200ERs de-rated. [177] It was delivered first to British Airways on February 6, 1997. Some 40 minutes later, while reaching FL350 over the Gulf of Thailand, radar contact was lost. [114], In 2010, Boeing announced plans to increase production from 5 aircraft per month to 7 aircraft per month by mid-2011, and 8.3 per month by early 2013. [197], Since its launch, the -300ER has been a primary driver of the twinjet's sales past the rival A330/340 series. [137] This system can be overridden by the pilot if deemed necessary. Ethiopian Airlines immediately grounded its remaining MAX fleet. The aircraft sustained heat damage and was written off. [101][187] Twelve different -200LR customers took delivery of 60 aircraft, with one unfilled order. Its operating empty weight with Rolls-Royce engines in typical tri-class layout is 343,300 lb (155.72 t) compared to 307,300 lb (139.38 t) for a similarly configured -200. [20] The trijet 777 was later dropped, following marketing studies that favored the 757 and 767 variants. [74] By 1998, the 777 fleet had approached 900,000 flight hours. [133], In March 2015, additional details of the improvement package were unveiled. The 777-300ER was to shed 1,800 lb (820 kg) by replacing the fuselage crown with tie rods and composite integration panels, similar to those used on the 787. [177] Greater range is possible if less cargo weight is carried. These long haul variants feature 110,000–115,300 lbf (489–513 kN) GE90 engines and extended raked wingtips. [198] Its direct competitors have included the Airbus A340-600 and the A350-1000. [76][77][78][79], After the original model, Boeing developed an increased gross weight variant of the 777-200 with greater range and payload capability. Haenggi, Michael. [250] These were the first fatalities in a crash involving a 777 since its entry into service in 1995. There were 247 passengers on board, and there were no other injuries to passengers or crew. Boeing 777 plane crashes. Plane crashes by airline In October 2020, GECAS announced the launch operator from 2023: Michigan-based Kalitta Air, already operating 24 747-400Fs, nine 767-300ERFs and three 777-200LRFs. [47], The production process included substantial international content, an unprecedented level of global subcontracting for a Boeing jetliner,[48] later exceeded by the 787. [158] Boeing designed a hydraulically damped toilet seat cover hinge that closes slowly.[159]. Aviation Week & Space Technology, February 16 – March 1, 2015, pp. [269] The preliminary investigation indicated that the aircraft was attempting a landing during active wind shear conditions. [59] This marked the start of an 11-month flight test program that was more extensive than testing for any previous Boeing model. [241][242] The accident was attributed to ice crystals suspended in the aircraft's fuel clogging the fuel-oil heat exchanger (FOHE). [157] The cabin also features "Flexibility Zones", which entails deliberate placement of water, electrical, pneumatic, and other connection points throughout the interior space, allowing airlines to move seats, galleys, and lavatories quickly and more easily when adjusting cabin arrangements. Other British Airways plane crashes [179] The value of a new -200ER rose from US$110 million at service entry to US$130 million in 2007; a 2007 model 777 was selling for US$30 million ten years later, while the oldest ones had a value around US$5–6 million, depending on the remaining engine time. [53], On February 29, 2000, Boeing launched its next-generation twinjet program,[95] initially called 777-X,[87] and began issuing offers to airlines. [54] By the start of production, the program had amassed 118 firm orders, with options for 95 more from 10 airlines. The numbered events are those involving at least one passenger death where the aircraft flight had a direct or indirect role, and where at least one of the dead passengers was not a stowaway, hijacker, or saboteur. Countries and airlines around the world have grounded Boeing 737 Max planes after two fatal crashes. [261][262] On July 29, 2015, an item later identified as a flaperon strongly suspected to be from the missing aircraft was found on the island of Réunion in the western Indian Ocean. Although the aircraft experienced significant fire and heat damage, none of the ten crew members or 307 passenges were killed. For training purposes, this document is available in viewfoil format, and the pages are available as 2' X 3' black and white wall charts. [142] These smaller folding wingtips are less complex than those proposed for earlier 777s, and internally only affect the wiring needed for wingtip lights. [183] The -200LR is powered by GE90-110B1 or GE90-115B turbofans. [124] The 777-9 was to be a further stretched variant with a capacity of over 400 passengers and a range of over 15,200 km (8,200 nmi), whereas the 777-8 was slated to seat approximately 350 passengers and have a range of over 17,200 km (9,300 nmi). [30][31] The design phase for the new twinjet was different from Boeing's previous commercial jetliners. [17][18][19] The mid-size 757 and 767 launched to market success, due in part to 1980s' extended-range twin-engine operational performance standards (ETOPS) regulations governing transoceanic twinjet operations. [142], In designing the 777 as its first fly-by-wire commercial aircraft, Boeing decided to retain conventional control yokes rather than change to sidestick controllers as used in many fly-by-wire fighter aircraft and in many Airbus airliners. The passengers and crew were deplaned, and the fire was extinguished, but not before causing substantial damage to the aircraft. [110] By 2004, the airliner accounted for the bulk of wide-body revenues for the Boeing Commercial Airplanes division. [99], The second long-range model, the 777-200LR, rolled out on February 15, 2005, and completed its first flight on March 8, 2005. [84] The -300 was awarded type certification simultaneously from the FAA and JAA on May 4, 1998,[85] and entered service with launch customer Cathay Pacific on May 27, 1998. [80] Development was slowed by an industry downturn during the early 2000s. [62] To satisfy ETOPS requirements, eight 180-minute single-engine test flights were performed. Boeing's 737 MAX has been grounded for more than 10 months following two devastating crashes. Smaller folding wingtips of 11 feet (3.35 m) in length will allow 777X models to use the same airport gates and taxiways as earlier 777s. [103], The production freighter model, the 777F, rolled out on May 23, 2008. "777 Triple Seven Revolution". [98][195] The aircraft skidded just over 1000 feet, tearing off its landing gear and coming to rest on the tarmac just to the right of the end of the runway. [139] Boeing made use of work done on the cancelled Boeing 7J7 regional jet,[140] which utilized similar versions of the chosen technologies. Air Traffic Control's last reported coordinates for the aircraft were over the South China Sea at 6°55′15″N 103°34′43″E / 6.92083°N 103.57861°E / 6.92083; 103.57861. In 2003, Boeing introduced overhead crew rests as an option on the 777. [185] It holds the world record for the longest nonstop flight by a commercial airliner. The plane type Boeing 777-300 is also known as ICAO type designator B773 and features 2 engines. Its higher MTOW and increased fuel capacity permits a maximum range of 7,370 nautical miles (13,650 km) with 396 passengers in a two-class seating arrangement. 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[196] [118], A total of 1,416 aircraft (all variants) were in airline service as of July 2018[update], with Emirates (163), United Airlines (91), Air France (70), Cathay Pacific (69), American Airlines (67), Qatar Airways (67), British Airways (58), Korean Air (53), All Nippon Airways (50), Singapore Airlines (46), and other operators with fewer aircraft of the type. [58] The wings also serve as fuel storage, with longer-range models able to carry up to 47,890 US gallons (181,300 L) of fuel. [12] The last -300 was delivered in 2006 while the longer-range -300ER started deliveries in 2004. [2] Operators had 140 of the 777F in service as of July 2018[update]. Boeing was studying a semi-levered, articulated main gear to help the take-off rotation of the proposed -300X, with its higher 324,600 kg (715,600 lb) MTOW. The test was so successful that additional mock-ups were canceled. [65][66] The FAA awarded 180-minute ETOPS clearance ("ETOPS-180") for the Pratt & Whitney PW4084-engined aircraft on May 30, 1995, making it the first airliner to carry an ETOPS-180 rating at its entry into service. [129] In 2018, assembling test 777-9 aircraft was expected to lower output to an effective rate of 5.5 per month. [239] The aircraft, operated by British Airways, suffered fire damage to the lower wing panels and engine housing; it was later repaired and returned to service. [81] With a 658,000 lb (298 t) MTOW and 93,700 lbf (417 kN) engines, it has a 7,065 nmi (13,084 km) range. [28] The company opted for the twin-engine configuration given past design successes, projected engine developments, and reduced-cost benefits. During final approach to London's Heathrow, the aircraft engines from Beijing, China, at 720 feet On October 16, 1997, the 777-300 made its first flight. [173] Eight different customers have taken delivery of 60 aircraft of the variant, of which 18 were powered by the PW4000 and 42 by the RR Trent 800 (none were ordered with the GE90, which was never certificated on this variant[191]),[2] with 48 in airline service as of July 2018[update]. [24] McDonnell Douglas was working on the MD-11, a stretched and upgraded successor of the DC-10,[24] while Airbus was developing its A330 and A340 series. Three range categories were defined: the A-market would cover domestic and regional operations, the B-market would cover routes from Europe to the US West coast and the C-market the longest transpacific routes. [26] The initial proposal featured a longer fuselage and larger wings than the existing 767,[25] along with winglets. [58] Operations performance data established the consistent capabilities of the twinjet over long-haul transoceanic routes, leading to additional sales. Perrett, Bradley, Very Chinese, Aviation Week & Space Technology, February 16 – March 1, 2015, pp.38-9. The 307 surviving passengers and crew on board evacuated before fire destroyed the aircraft. [208] After having considered a -200ER P2F program, Boeing was hoping to conclude its study by the Fall as the 777X replacing aging -300ERs from 2020 will generate feedstock.

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