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)

[cmsgop]

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.......

[andyk]

My son is a "boomer" on a KC-10.

Right on!

[Question_Assumptions]

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?

[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.

[Tennessee_Bob]

Something about the nose cones, I'm sure...

[BluH2o]

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 ...

[Atlas Sneezed]

Dang, those engines are massive!

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

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Seriously?

(I just rode a 777 this week for the first time. Nice plane. Love the personal TVs and adjustable headrests with side bolsters.)

[rlmorel]

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...

[CyberAnt]

Hey .. Pukin Dog .. care to comment ..??

[TChris]

Take that Airbus!!!!!!

Dittos! :-)

[Babu]

Hey Aeronaut, better sound Reveille for your troops! :-)

[null and void]

Heck! I didn't know that!

[Aeronaut]

[grayforkbeard]

Thats right, bigger isn't always better guys!

Honestly...size doesn't matter.

Nah.
Size does matter.
But how you use it matters more.

[PAR35]

I'm not very impressed with that paint job.

[DuncanWaring]

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):

[RckyRaCoCo]

That's one series hugh motor...

[Finalapproach29er]

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.

[Sthitch]

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.

[DuncanWaring]

Ya oughta see what it'll do to a moose.