Posted on 02/02/2006 1:38:12 PM PST by Paleo Conservative
SEATTLE, Feb. 02, 2006 -- The world's longest-range commercial jetliner, the Boeing [NYSE: BA] 777-200LR Worldliner, now is certified by U.S. and European authorities to enter into passenger service with airlines around the world. The 777-200LR (Longer Range) is the fifth and newest member of the market-leading 777 airplane family.
Certification approval by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) formally recognizes that the 777-200LR has successfully completed all testing and safety requirements during its six-month flight-test program.
"The 777-200LR will revolutionize the way people travel with the ability to connect just about any two cities around the world," said Lars Andersen, vice president and program manager, 777 Program, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The 777-200LR is more fuel efficient, has more range, and carries more passengers and cargo than the competition."
The FAA and EASA certifications grant an amended type certificate for the 777 and a production certificate authorizing Boeing to build the 777-200LR and deliver it to airlines for passenger service. The first 777-200LR will be delivered to Pakistan International Airlines later this month.
"The 777-200LR performed very well throughout its comprehensive flight test program for certification," said Bob Buchholz, chief engineer, 777 Safety, Certification and Performance. "In addition, the certification work will benefit us as we continue to develop the 777 Freighter."
Two 777-200LR flight test airplanes completed 886 flight hours on 328 flights, and 318 ground test hours. On both test airplanes, 27.8 miles of wiring were installed for the instrumentation used to record flight test data. More than 73 terabits (73 followed by 12 zeros) of data were recorded and analyzed. Boeing kept an online journal of the 777-200LR flight test activity, which is available at http://www.boeing.com/commercial/777family/200LR/flight_test/.
To develop the 777-200LR, Boeing strengthened the airplane's primary structure to accommodate an increased gross weight for takeoff and a higher engine thrust. Also, provisions were added to allow the 777-200LR to carry up to three additional fuel tanks. This work enables the airplane to carry more fuel, which allows it to fly farther and to serve as the platform for the 777 Freighter.
The 777-200LR uses many of the same advances developed with the 777-300ER (Extended Range), such as raked wingtips and other drag reducing improvements, and tail-strike protection. The 777-200LR is powered exclusively by the GE90-110B1L, a re-rated version of the powerful GE90-115BL used on the 777-300ER.
The 777-200LR is capable of connecting virtually any two cities in the world nonstop. In service it can carry 301 passengers up to 9,420 nautical miles (17,445 kilometers).
In addition to Pakistan International Airlines, EVA Air, Emirates, Air Canada, and Air India have ordered the 777-200LR. To date, 44 airlines around the world have ordered 827 777s.
I don't have a ticket but will find a good Pub. Problem is Northwest wants $275 each way from Harrisburg. Gees.
My point is, when are they going to start lowering prices on domestic flights just to get around our own country?
Heck, I can go to LA, SillyFrisco for less cost.
Forget it, I will watch the Steelers beat Seattle on TV.
Paleo, thanks for the ping. I noticed you resisted replying to these ignorant people saying they are afraid to fly on two engine aircraft over water...... ;o)
I don't have a ticket but will find a good Pub. Problem is Northwest wants $275 each way from Harrisburg. Gees.
That's cheap compared to the cost of Super Bowl tickets.
Looking at a map, the distances seem roughly equivalent.
But the Hong Kong to London Flight was west to east while a SYD-LHR flight is east to west. At certain times of the years, the head winds going east to west can greatly decrease range.
And do what else? The zoo in the winter? The art exhibits? The bowling allies? The bars? Yea, right.
I have been to two Super Bowls and partied in 2 more cities where I couldn't get tickets when I was was working and making some good money.
Not this time.
Not even close. Hong Kong (along with Singapore and Bangkok) is a refueling stop for Sydney // London flights.
"There are planes on the drawing board that could take off from St. Louis and land back in St. Louis in less than 10 minutes"
My car is in similar condition.
I reckon Orville and Wilbur could have pulled that off. ;)
I use the string on the globe to explain it to my grandchildren.
***Why would anyone want to fly around the world? You end up where you started.***
Why would anyone want to make the same post twice? You only say the saem thing twice.
(Sorry, I couldn't resist.)
It does if you care about exposure to radiation.
ping, twa
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