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Boeing 777-200LR Worldliner Arrives at Paris Air Show
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| June 10, 2005
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)
TOPICS: Business/Economy; Foreign Affairs
KEYWORDS: 777; boeing; parisairshow; worldliner
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To: SkyPilot
Boeing must have 2 of these now because one of them flew over my house outside Seattle yesterday at 4:30pm, and I saw it again at Boeing Field at 4 AM this morning. The sound out of those particular engines are like no their sound you have ever heard on a commercial airliner.......
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posted on
06/10/2005 2:02:03 PM PDT
by
cmsgop
(Catch A+BERT in "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants")
To: RightWinger
My son is a "boomer" on a KC-10.
Right on!
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posted on
06/10/2005 2:04:18 PM PDT
by
andyk
(Go Matt Kenseth!)
To: COEXERJ145
I was watching a show about the Airbus that ran out of fuel and coasted to a landing on the Canary Islands. Do these twin-engine planes have that little generator propeller that pops out if the engines die so they can glide to a landing?
To: Question_Assumptions
Do these twin-engine planes have that little generator propeller that pops out if the engines die so they can glide to a landing? Yes, it's called the Ram Air Turbine or RAT.
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posted on
06/10/2005 2:09:13 PM PDT
by
COEXERJ145
(Just Blame President Bush For Everything, It Is Easier Than Using Your Brain)
To: longtermmemmory
Something about the nose cones, I'm sure...
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posted on
06/10/2005 2:09:27 PM PDT
by
Tennessee_Bob
(The Crew Chief's Toolbox: A roll around cabinet full of specialists.)
To: Righty_McRight
Have a friend, recently retired from Boeing who was a training pilot on new aircraft. The carrier that purchased the aircraft from Boeing send their pilots to Seattle for training on the new aircraft. My friends job was to take them thru a familiarization cycle on the new aircraft, once qualified, the training pilot would assist in the delivery of the aircraft to its new home. Once there the training pilot, or pilots, would fly with the carrier (for instance Qantas, or Cathay Pacific) for a period of time, perhaps a couple of months, until the program wrapped up. Interesting job ...
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posted on
06/10/2005 2:13:37 PM PDT
by
BluH2o
To: Sthitch
Dang, those engines are massive!
You can fit the fuselage of a 727 inside of the intake of one of them.
Seriously?
(I just rode a 777 this week for the first time. Nice plane. Love the personal TVs and adjustable headrests with side bolsters.)
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posted on
06/10/2005 2:14:18 PM PDT
by
Atlas Sneezed
(Your FRiendly FReeper Patent Attorney)
To: Paladin2
I loved the fact that one of them rolled in a thunderstorm with no apparent ill effect. A well made plane. And, of course, the DC9 is a classic as well. Ahh, when it comes to planes, Boeing has made some beautiful ones. I don't know why people think B-52's are ugly...I think they are gorgeous...:) B-17...B-29...etc...etc...etc...
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posted on
06/10/2005 2:20:29 PM PDT
by
rlmorel
To: Righty_McRight; Pukin Dog
Hey .. Pukin Dog .. care to comment ..??
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posted on
06/10/2005 2:24:55 PM PDT
by
CyberAnt
(President Bush: "America is the greatest nation on the face of the earth")
To: Mikey_1962
Take that Airbus!!!!!! Dittos! :-)
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posted on
06/10/2005 2:26:50 PM PDT
by
TChris
(Liberals: All death, all the time.)
To: Aeronaut
Hey Aeronaut, better sound Reveille for your troops! :-)
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posted on
06/10/2005 2:28:15 PM PDT
by
Babu
To: COEXERJ145; OneWorldTory
Heck! I didn't know that!
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posted on
06/10/2005 2:29:08 PM PDT
by
null and void
(Oh what a tag lined web we weave...)
To: Babu; Tijeras_Slim; FireTrack; Pukin Dog; citabria; B Knotts; kilowhskey; cyphergirl; ...
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posted on
06/10/2005 2:36:56 PM PDT
by
Aeronaut
(2 Chronicles 7:14.)
To: OneWorldTory
Thats right, bigger isn't always better guys!
Honestly...size doesn't matter.
Nah.
Size does matter.
But how you use it matters more.
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posted on
06/10/2005 2:37:40 PM PDT
by
grayforkbeard
(If it’s not controversial, how can we learn from it?)
To: Righty_McRight
I'm not very impressed with that paint job.
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posted on
06/10/2005 2:55:18 PM PDT
by
PAR35
To: andyk
Here's a picture of one of those engines (GE90) hanging off a 747 (it's the one on the right, in case it's not obvious):
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posted on
06/10/2005 2:58:57 PM PDT
by
DuncanWaring
(The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
To: DuncanWaring
That's one series hugh motor...
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posted on
06/10/2005 3:01:43 PM PDT
by
RckyRaCoCo
("When you have to shoot, shoot, don't talk!")
To: COEXERJ145
Do these twin-engine planes have that little generator propeller that pops out if the engines die so they can glide to a landing?
Yes, it's called the Ram Air Turbine or RAT.
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I did not know that. Tell me more about it.
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posted on
06/10/2005 3:01:48 PM PDT
by
Finalapproach29er
(America is gradually becoming the Godless,out-of-control golden-calf scene,in "The Ten Commandments")
To: Beelzebubba
Yes. I remember hearing that when it was first released, and then one day I was sitting next to a United 777 pilot on a flight to Miami, and he confirmed it.
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posted on
06/10/2005 3:06:55 PM PDT
by
Sthitch
To: RckyRaCoCo
Ya oughta see what it'll do to a moose.
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posted on
06/10/2005 3:12:51 PM PDT
by
DuncanWaring
(The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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