Posted on 06/10/2005 1:07:46 PM PDT by 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)
Crazy flying bottlenosed dolphin...
What a beauty!
I've said it before, that A380 is an ugly looking monster. It has none of the grace of the 747, or any other aircradt for that matter.
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I love it.
It's all about the motion of the ocean.
The rules first came about when aircraft engines were not nearly as reliable as they are now. The chances of losing both engines due to mechanical failure is so remote that it is safe to fly the twin engine aircraft extremely long distance.
I love the 747. It has to be my all time favorite beautiful passenger plane, although the DC-3 was beautiful, as was the Constellation. I also think, for classic design the 727 was nice. The Concord goes without saying.
It's amazing how many 727s are still in use. That fact alone indicates that the design was a good one.
Airbus has had to delay delivering on the orders they already have by 6 months:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1414781/posts
About the only reason Airbus takes any orders is that they offer terms that struggling carriers can't refuse. If Boeing was subsidized by taxpayers the way Airbus is it would outsell Airbus 10-1.
My son is a pilot with a major US carrier. He was switched from 727s to Airbus recently as his company phases out the Boeings. He likes the fly by wire and state of the art avionics, but other than that I think he would rather be back in the old 727 workhorses.
His company bought the Airbus planes because it was offered a very enticing zero interest, long term payment deal that Boeing couldn't match. I suppose European taxpayers are picking up the tab for whatever amount Airbus will lose on the deal.
My favorite plane!! Next in line is the top deck on a 747 but the 777 is awesome! Even in coach it's comfortable.
My son is a "boomer" on a KC-10.
He gets some great pictures from that window.
That is exactly how it is.
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