Boeing 777-200LR Worldliner Arrives at Paris Air Show

Boeing ^ | June 10, 2005

[Righty_McRight]

-- 20-city ‘Going the Distance' world tour kicked off -- World record flight scheduled for later this year

PARIS, June 10, 2005 -- The Boeing [NYSE:BA] 777-200LR Worldliner -- the world's longest-range commercial airplane -- completed its first intercontinental flight today, arriving at the Le Bourget, France, airport for the 46 th Paris Air Show.

This week in Montreal , the 777-200LR kicked off its "Going the Distance" tour, and will visit more than 20 cities in the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Australia, and North America through August.

"Recent sales successes demonstrate that demand for the 777-200LR is climbing," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes Vice President and Program Manager, 777 Program, Lars Andersen. "During our tour, airlines around the world will have the opportunity to experience the comfort, capability, and efficiency of this tremendous airplane."

Later this year, the Worldliner will attempt to set a new world record for distance traveled nonstop by a commercial airplane. The current record -- 10,823 nautical miles (20,044 kilometers) -- was set in 1997 by the 777-200ER ( Extended Range ). Details for the record flight -- during which the airplane is to fly for approximately 24 hours -- will be released in weeks ahead.

The 777-200LR, capable of connecting almost any two cities in the world nonstop, is the fifth 777 model. In service it can carry 301 passengers and baggage up to 9,420 nautical miles (17,445 kilometers).

Each section of the 777-200LR Worldliner tour airplane's cabin demonstrates new and innovative features that enhance the 777's reputation as the most comfortable and passenger-preferred airplane. The airplane showcases the latest 777 interior offerings and cabin layouts that allow airlines to differentiate their product offering to passengers.

Boeing has entered into marketing partnerships with several companies for the tour, including General Electric Aircraft Engines, Bose, Thales, AeroMobile, Motorola and Teague.

Launch customer Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is to receive the first 777-200LR Worldliner in January. To date, four airlines have ordered or announced commitments for the 777-200LR -- PIA, EVA Airways, Air Canada and Air India. Orders and commitments for the 777-200LR have more than tripled since the airplane was unveiled in February.

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Contact: Marc Birtel, 777 Communications, 206-390-4115 (mobile)

[Righty_McRight]

[andyk]

Dang, those engines are massive!

[Mikey_1962]

Take that Airbus!!!!!!

[Sthitch]

Dang, those engines are massive!

You can fit the fuselage of a 727 inside of the intake of one of them.

[Righty_McRight]

Boeing KC-767A Tanker Makes First Trans-Atlantic Flight, Arrives in Paris

ST. LOUIS, June 10, 2005— Boeing (NYSE:BA) pilots flew the first Italian Air Force KC-767A advanced aerial refueling tanker on its first flight across the Atlantic Ocean today, for display at the Paris Air Show 2005.

The tanker, called Italy #1, lifted off from McConnell Air Force Base, Wichita, Kan., June 9, for the12-hour flight to Le Bourget Airport in Paris. It is the first of four new aerial refueling tankers destined for the Italian Air Force.

“We are extremely proud of the KC-767A,” said Lt Col Roberto Poni, the on-site Italian Air Force liaison officer to the tanker program. “Together we have managed some significant challenges and, together, we will perfect this much needed asset.”

The new Italian tanker, which has an open architecture cockpit and advanced aerial refueling boom with a remote aerial refueling operator station, was unveiled publicly only three months ago. The flight to Paris is incorporated into a rigorous flight test and aerial refueling certification program that will total about 900 flight hours on completion. Boeing is scheduled to deliver the aircraft to the Italian Air Force in Spring 2006. The second Boeing 767 scheduled for modification into a KC-767A tanker has been delivered to the Aeronavali modification center near Naples, Italy.

“Boeing has a great launch customer in the Italian Air Force,” said Jim O’Neill, Boeing vice president and Tanker program manager. “This is a completely new aerial refueling aircraft, designed with capabilities uniquely suited for the security needs of today and tomorrow. We are pleased to showcase the talents and skills of our Boeing tanker team and supplier partners.”

A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is one of the world’s largest space and defense businesses. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is a $30.5 billion business. It provides network-centric system solutions to its global military, government, and commercial customers. It is a leading provider of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems; the world’s largest military aircraft manufacturer; the world’s largest satellite manufacturer and a leading provider of space-based communications; the primary systems integrator for U.S. missile defense; NASA’s largest contractor; and a global leader in sustainment solutions and launch services.

http://www.boeing.com/news/releases/2005/q2/nr_050610s.html

[COEXERJ145]

Seems like most in the industry are expecting Airbus to eat Boeing alive when it comes to orders at the Paris Air Show. Of course what they fail to mention is that Airbus likes to "save up" a bunch of orders to announce at Paris/Farnborough while Boeing does not. This way Airbus can thump their chest and act like they're winning all the orders simply because they have more orders at the two most important airshows.

[andyk]

remote aerial refueling operator station,

Does that mean there's no airman looking through a window in the tail?

[longtermmemmory]

There is an airline stewardess joke in there somewhere...

[fish hawk]

That's what Custer said at the Little Big Horn.

[TomSmedley]

Yep. the 777 is the first twin-engine airliner to recieve ETOPS rating. (Extended trans-ocean passenger service) or (Engines Turn Or Passengers Swim). I documented some of the avionics on that puppy, and take proprietary pride in its successes.

[COEXERJ145]

Yep. the 777 is the first twin-engine airliner to recieve ETOPS rating. (Extended trans-ocean passenger service) or (Engines Turn Or Passengers Swim).

Actually that would be the 767 followed soon after by the 757, A300 and A310. However, their ETOPS was only for 120 at the time. The 777 was the first to receive 180-minute ETOPS from its first day of operation.

[andyk]

Hehe

[Moose4]

Actually I thought the 767 got ETOPS first? But the 777's got the longest ETOPS rating, that I do remember, something like 3 1/2 hours.

It's just a huge airplane. I love seeing pictures of that beast from the front, that's when you REALLY realize how wide both the engines and the fuselage are.

}:-)4

[rlmorel]

You mean Butt Ugly.

[Righty_McRight]

Well, EADS decided not to launch the A350 at the Paris Air Show. The date has been pushed to around September. So maybe they didn't get all the orders they thought they would.

[Calvin Locke]

ncluding General Electric Aircraft Engines

Guess they're not J58s...

[SkyPilot]

[USNBandit]

Does this paint job make me look fat?

I've been trying to shed some weight before summer, but I still have 5 or 10 thousand pounds to go.

[COEXERJ145]

Well, EADS decided not to launch the A350 at the Paris Air Show. The date has been pushed to around September. So maybe they didn't get all the orders they thought they would.

Yep, there goes at least 100 orders right there although most if not all would have been from only two airlines, Emirates and Qatar.