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.
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.
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.
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