Boeing 777.

SPECS

ASSEMBLY

ORDERS

History

Alitalia Boeing 777-200

Alitalia of Italy Boeing 777-200 taking off Registration I-DISU

Widebody passenger transport jets made their introduction in the 1960s early 70s in the form of the Boeing 747, McDonnell Douglas DC-10, and the Lockheed L1011 Tristar. Preparing for the retirement of the Boeing 727 faithful workhorse, Boeing, in 1978, announced the 757 narrow body, as well as the 767 wide body which was to go up against the Airbus A330. Boeing also was kicking around a Boeing 777 jet idea which was a tri-jet, to go up against the DC-10 and L1011.

ETOPS

The Boeing 757 and 767 models were well-accepted by the market. The timing was fortuitous, as in the early 1980s new regulations were introduced governing the operations of twin-engine aircraft on transoceanic routes. ETOPS, (Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards or Engines Turn Or Passengers Swim), allowed certificated aircraft to fly up to three hours (ETOPS180) from the nearest available alternative airfield. The Boeing 767 began to be used under this regulation on oceanic routes that did not require the seating capacity of the larger widebodies.

Boeing 777-219ER ZK-OKA  Air New Zealand

Boeing 777-219ER ZK-OKA Air New Zealand

Filling the Gap

There was still a gap in Boeing's stable of aircraft between the Boeing 767 and the Boeing 747 which needed to be filled.

McDonnell Douglas announced the MD11 to replace the aging DC10. Airbus had the AirbusĀ A330 and A340. In 1986 Boeing floated ideas to create an enlarged Boeing 767. Called the Boeing 767-X, the design had a longer fuselage, larger wings with winglets, and a wider cabin. The response from airlines was not encouraging at all. The market called for an even wider fuselage, flexible cabin layouts, and better fuel economy than could be delivered by any Boeing 767 variant.

Boeing 777 of American Airlines One World

Boeing 777 of American Airlines One World.

A New Design

In 1988 Boeing reacting to the market, acknowledged that a brand new design was called for and the Boeing 777 idea was born.

In a departure from the norm, Boeing gathered 8 leading airlines to become part of the design group. The Working Together Group, as it was called, was made up of All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Delta Air Lines, Japan Airlines, QANTAS, and United Airlines. Rather than presenting the market with what Boeing perceived as their idea of what was required, customers had direct input.

Date Event
08 December 1989 Boeing made offers of the Boeing 777 to airlines.
January 1990 The first meeting of the Working Together Group. (All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Delta Air Lines, Japan Airlines, QANTAS, and United Airlines.)
March 1990 Boeing and the Working Together Group had settled on some basic design characteristics of the Boeing 777.
14 October 1990 United Airlines placed an order for 34 Boeing Boeing 777s powered by Pratt and Whitney engines, becoming the launch customer for the type.
January 1993 Boeing designers and around 240 airline teams gathered at Everett to address around 1,500 design issues. Modifications were made. Cathay Pacific influenced an increase of the fuselage diameter, All Nippon Airways demanded lengthening of the base model fuselage, whilst British Airways asked for more interior flexibility and increased weight options.
4 January 1994 Assembly begins on the first aircraft.
9 April 1994 The first Boeing 777 rolls off the production line. Aircraft WA001 is involved in many ceremonies.
12 June 1994 The Boeing 777 makes its maiden flight, beginning 11 months of testing.
19 April 1995 Boeing 777 receives its airworthiness certification from both the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA, U.S.) and the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA, Europe).
15 May 1995 United Airlines takes delivery of its first Boeing 777.
30 May 1995 The 777 with Pratt and Whitney engines becomes the aircraft to be awarded ETOPS-180 on entry into service. This means the Boeing 777 can be used for trans-oceanic services provided it does not fly further than 180 minutes from an available alternative landing site.
7 October 1996 The Boeing 777 200ER with extended range and increased payload capability made its maiden flight.
17 January 1997 The Boeing 777 200ER received both FAA and JAA certification.
9 February 1997 The Boeing 777 200ER enters service with British Airways.
2 April 1997 A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 200ER flying from Everett to Kuala Lumpur broke the record for an aircraft non stop flight. It flew 20,044Km (10,823NM) in 21 hours and 23 minutes. It was aptly named Super Ranger.
16 October 1997 The Boeing 777 300 made its maiden flight. At 73.0 Metres (242.4 Feet) it was the longest airliner to have flown, a record to be held until the Airbus A340-600 was introduced.
4 May 1998 The Boeing 777 300 received type certification from both the FAA and JAA.
27 May 1998 Cathay Pacific, the launch customer for the Boeing 777 300, received their first aircraft.
29 February 2000 Boeing launched its next-generation twin-engine program concentrating on creating longer-range variants of existing types. Named Boeing 777-X it was a slow starter due to the downturn in the airline business in the early part of that decade. The first design to be offered, the Boeing 777 300ER was ordered by Air France. Ten were ordered.
24 February 2003 Boeing Boeing 777 300ER made its maiden flight.
16 March 2004 Type certification for the Boeing 777 300ER was granted by the FAA and EASA (replacement to the JAA).
29 April 2004 Air France took delivery of their first Boeing 777 300ER.
15 February 2005 The Boeing 777 200LR rolls out of the factory, being the second long-range Boeing 777 variant
8 March 2005 The Boeing 777 200LR makes its maiden flight.
26 February 2006 The Boeing 777 200LR set a record for the longest flight by a passenger jet by flying from Hong Kong to London, a distance of 21,602 kilometres (11,664 NM), in 22 hours and 42 minutes.
2 February 2006 The Boeing 777 200LR receives type certification from the FAA and EASA.
26 February 2006 Pakistan International Airlines took delivery of the first production model of the Boeing 777 200LR.
23 May 2008 The first 777F freighter version rolled out of the factory.
14 July 2008 The first Boeing 777F makes its maiden flight.
6 February 2009 Type certification of the Boeing 777F was received from the FAA and EASA.
19 February 2009 Air France received the first production model Boeing 777F.

To accommodate the construction of this new airliner, the Boeing Everett plant was doubled in size which cost around US$1.5 billion. The facility contained two assembly lines. New methods such as a turning machine were used to turn the fuselage 180 degrees, allowing engineers easy access to top sections.

In the construction process for the Boeing 777, Boeing departed from their traditional methods and sought heavy involvement from overseas manufacturers. The involvement of global contractors has only been exceeded by the later Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

ASSEMBLY

Boeing 777 in Boeing colors landing.

Boeing 777 Part Manufacturers.

The main contractor for providing components for the Boeing 777 include the following:

Company Role
Air Cruisers Escape Slides
Airco Industries, Inc Control Panels
Allen Aircraft Products, Inc Valves, Jet pumps
Argo-Tech Corp Main engine fuel pumps
Aviointeriors S.p.A. Seats
AVOX Systems Crew and passenger oxygen systems
B/E Aerospace Commercial Aircraft Products Group Seating, galley inserts and oxygen systems
B/E Aerospace Flight Structures Group VIP lavatories, closets and sidewalls
BAE SYSTEMS Platform Solutions Flight and engine controls
California Drop Forge, Inc. Landing gear and APU components
Chelton (Electrostatics) Ltd. Dischargers
Chicopee Manufacturing Ltd. Wing and landing gear components
Cytec Carbon Fibers, LLC Carbon Fibre
Gerard Daniel Worldwide Acoustic liners for engine nacelles and thrust reversers
Diehl Luftfahrt Elektronik GmbH Cabin lighting
Donaldson Co. Inc. Cabin air filters and avionics filters
Driessen Aircraft Interior Systems Inc. Galleys closets partitions
Eaton Aerospace Pumps, hoses, valves, pneumatic systems and ducting systems.
Frisby Aerospace, Inc Hydraulic components
GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems Inc. Cockpit and cabin windows.
Goodrich Corporation, Aircraft Wheels and Brakes Wheels and brakes
Goodrich Corporation, Landing Gear Landing gear
Goodrich Corporation, Sensor Systems Total temperature sensors, pitot-static probes, angle of attack sensors, gust suppression transducer, waste level systems; video surveillance systems.
Goodyear Aviation Tyre (France)
Goodyear Aviation Tires
Goodyear Aviation Tires (Brasil)
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
Tyres(Tires)
HARCO Engine sensors and fly-by-wire assemblies
Hercules Heat Treating Corp. Landing gear
Hexcel Structures Wing trailing edges
Ho-Ho-Kus, Inc Sheet metal parts
Honeywell Electronics & Lighting Interior and exterior lighting
Interface Aviation, Inc. Seats
IPECO Pilot seats
JAMCO Corp. Lavatories; galleys and inserts
Judd Wire Inc Wire and cable
Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd., Aerospace Division Flap support fairing; wing tip assembly
Labinal Wiring
McGill Manufacturing, Emerson Power Transmission Corp. Flap & slat system track rollers, door bearings
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. After fuselage panel, tail fuselage, entry doors
Moog Flight controls
Rockwell Collins Moving map and flight info. ADF, AFDS, DME. GLU, HFS, LRA, MAT, TPR, VHF, VOR, WXR
Saab AB Aerostructures
Securaplane Technologies Inc Ground maneuver camera system
Sell Aviation, Britax Sell GmbH & Co. OHG Galley, crew rest compartments, closets, convection/steam ovens, beverage makers, water boilers and ice compartments.
Smiths Aerospace, Electronic Systems Dayton Generators and control units
Smiths Aerospace, Mechanical Systems ThrustĀ reverseĀ actuation systems
Main/nose-gear door actuators, ultrasonic fuel gauging, power systems, remote interface units para-visual display, auto-throttle servo motor, integrated fuel panels
Smiths Aerospace, Mechanical Systems Whippany Rudder trim, speed brake, flap drive, APU door actuator
Spincraft, Inc. Nacelle components, anti-icing systems
Spirit Aerosystems Inc Engine struts; engine nacelles
Teledyne Relays Relays and switches
Thales Avionics Inc Avionics systems
TS Corp. Rudder PCU, elevator PCU, outboard aileron PCU, flapperon PCU, actuator control electronics
Tusas Aerospace Industries Inc Dorsal fin
Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc wing spoilers and inboard flaps along with the nacelle panels, fix leading edge attach straps and nose beams, webs, bulkheads, longerons, edge frames
Whitmore Wire & Cable Corp. Electric wire and cable
Whittaker Controls, Inc. In-flight entertainment system cooling valve and an optional forward cargo air conditioning valve for Boeing 777 200LR

SPECIFICATIONS

As you will see in our Boeing 777 Specs tables below, this flagship aircraft of the Boeing stable is an impressive giant twin. Taking the flagship role over from the Boeing 747, Boeing has grown this modern airliner from the Classic series in the mid-1990s to the Boeing 777x series which first flew in January 2020.

The Classic series comprised two main passenger versions plus a Boeing 777 Freighter version. Two main Classic passenger versions are the Boeing 777 200 and the Boeing 777 300 variants. Although their air-frame measurements such as wingspan, wheel track, and tailplane are the same, the major difference is the fuselage length. Being significantly longer in the fuselage, the Boeing 777 300 outstretches its sister, the 777 200, by 10 meters, comparatively adding a far greater passenger capacity.

British Airways Boeing 777-236ER (G-YMMK)
ā€œThe Boeing 777 was the longest aircraft in the world.ā€

Boeing 777 300 was the longest airliner in the world until the introduction of the Airbus A340 600. Boeing is currently in the final stages of testing the brand new Boeing 777X model. This updated 777 was due to go into service in 2020, however, due to updated certification requirements and the Covid19 travel downturn, it is more likely that the 777X will be delivered in 2023.

Boeing 777-9X Dubai Airshow

Boeing showed off the flagship that would take them into the future, the Boeing 777-9X at the 2021 Dubai Airshow.

Boeing 777 Shorter-Range variant dimensions.

Longer-range versions of theĀ Boeing 777 200 andĀ Boeing 777 300 were introduced by Boeing in response to airline demand for these aircraft to service long-haul intercontinental routes. Ā 

On 12 December 2011, Boeing received ETOPS 330 approval for the:Ā Ā Boeing 777 200LR, Boeing 777 300ER, Boeing 777F and Boeing 777 200ER equipped with General ElectricĀ engines. Ā This means that these aircraft are certified to fly over water provided they can fly to the nearest available suitable landing spot in under 330 minutes, flying on one engine only.

Boeing 777 Longer-Range variant dimensions.

With improvements in the dependability of jet engines that has allowed these longer overwater flights, comes the leap forward of the viability of long haul twins. The adage of four engines for over water is less relevant as we have seen the demise of the Airbus A340, the Boeing 747 and now the Airbus A380 as well. For this reason, Boeing is placing their money on the Boeing 777X to take them into the future.

The reception by the public and equally the prospective customers at the 2021 Dubai Airshow was very positive, especially when Boeing wowed the crowd with some very high-performance displays.

Boeing 777 Specs Seating Map Examples.

Boeing 777 seating map examples

Boeing 777 cabin sample cross-sections.

Boeing 777 Specs Table.

Variant 777-200 777-200ER 777-200LR 777-300 777-300ER
Flight Crew
2
2
2
2
2
Capacity 301 (3-class)400 (2-class)440 (max.) 301 (3-class)400 (2-class)440 (max.) 301 (3-class)400 (2-class)440 (max.) 365 (3-class)451 (2-class)550 (max.) 365 (3-class)451 (2-class)550 (max.)
Length 63.7 Metres(209 feet 1 Inch) 63.7 Metres(209 feet 1 Inch) 63.7 Metres(209 feet 1 Inch) 73.9 Metres(242 feet 4 inches) 73.9 Metres(242 feet 4 inches)
Wingspan 60.9 Metres(199 feet 11 Inch) 60.9 Metres(199 feet 11 Inch) 64.8 Metres(212 feet 7 Inch) 60.9 Metres(199 feet 11 Inch) 64.8 Metres(212 feet 7 Inch)
Wing Sweep back
31.64 Degrees
Wing Area 427.80m2 427.80m2 436.80m2 427.80m2 436.80m2
Tail Height 18.5 Metres(60 feet 9 inches) 18.5 Metres(60 feet 9 inches) 18.6 Metres(61 feet 1 inch) 18.5 Metres(60 feet 8 inch) 18.5 Metres(60 feet 8 inch)
Cabin Width 5.87 Metres(19 ft. 3 in.) 5.87 Metres(19 ft. 3 in.) 5.87 Metres(19 ft. 3 in.) 5.87 Metres(19 ft. 3 in.) 5.87 Metres(19 ft. 3 in.)
Fuselage Width
6.20 Metres(20 ft. 4 in.)
Maximum Freight Capacity 162 Cu Mtr(5,720 cu ft)32Ɨ LD3 162 Cu Mtr(5,720 cu ft)32Ɨ LD3 162 Cu Mtr(5,720 cu ft)32Ɨ LD3 216 Cu Mtr(7,640 cu ft)44Ɨ LD3 216 Cu Mtr(7,640 cu ft)44Ɨ LD3
Empty operating weight 134,800 kg (297,300 lb) 138,100 kg (304,500 lb) 145,150 kg (320,000 lb) 160,500 kg (353,800 lb) 167,800 kg (370,000 lb)
Maximum landing weight 201,840 kg (445,000 lb) 213,180 kg (470,000 lb) 223,168 kg (492,000 lb) 237,680 kg (524,000 lb) 251,290 kg (554,000 lb)
Maximum Takeoff Weight(MTOW) 247,200 kg (545,000 lb) 297,550 kg (656,000 lb) 347,500 kg (766,000 lb) 299,370 kg (660,000 lb) 351,500 kg (775,000 lb)
Typical Cruise Speed
Mach 0.84 (905 km/h, 490 knots) at a cruise altitude of 35,000 ft (11,000 m)
Maximum Cruise Speed Mach 0.89 (950 km/h, 512 knots) at a cruise altitude of 35,000 ft (11,000 m)
Maximum Range 5,240 NM(9,700 km) 7,065 NM(13,080 km) 8,555 NM(15,843 km) 6,006 NM(11,120 km) 7,370 NM(13,649 km)
Takeoff distance in International Standard
Atmosphere at Mean sea Level.
2,530 Mtrs(8,300 ft) 3,570 Mtrs(11,700 ft) 2,970 Mtrs(9,750 ft) 3,380 Mtrs(11,100 ft) 3,200 Mtrs(10,500 ft)
Maximum Fuel Capacity. 117,348 Ltrs(31,000 US Gal) 171,176 Ltrs(45,220 US Gal) 181,283 Ltrs(47,890 US Gal) 171,176 Ltrs(45,220 US Gal) 181,283 Ltrs(47,890 US Gal)
Service Ceiling 43,100 ft (13,140 m)
Engines x2 Options PW 4077RR 877GE90-77B PW 4090RR 895GE90-94B GE90-110B1GE90-115B1 PW 4098RR 892GE90-92B/GE90-94B GE90-115B1
Engine Thrust per engine. PW: 77,000 lbf (342 kN)RR: 76,000 lbf (338 kN)GE: 77,000 lbf (342 kN) PW: 90,000 lbf (400 kN)RR: 93,400 lbf (415 kN)GE: 93,700 lbf (417 kN) PW: 98,000 lbf (436 kN)RR: 93,400 lbf (415 kN)GE: 92,000/93,700 lbf (409 kN)/(418 kN) GE: 115,540 lbf (514 kN)
Variant 777 200 777 200ER 777 200LR 777 300 777 300ER

Orders and Deliveries.

Pakistan International Airlines was the launch customer for the Boeing 777-200LR taking first deliver on 26 February 2006

Pakistan International Airlines was the launch customer for the Boeing 777-200LR taking first deliver on 26 February 2006.

United Airlines Boeing 777 200

United Airlines was the Boeing 777 200 launch customer receiving their first aircraft on 15 May 1995.

British Airways Boeing 777-200ER Extended Range or 777 200IGW Increased Gross Weight, registration G-YMML Great Festival of Creativity. Launch customer received 06 February 1997.

British Airways Boeing 777-200ER Extended Range or 777 200IGW Increased Gross Weight, registration G-YMML Great Festival of Creativity. Launch customer received 06 February 1997.

Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300 registration B-HNJ at Hong Kong. Cathay Pacific, the launch customer, received their first aircraft on 27 May 1998.

Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300 registration B-HNJ at Hong Kong. Cathay Pacific, the launch customer, received their first aircraft on 27 May 1998.

Air France Boeing 777-300er Reg F-GSQP

The Boeing 777-300ER launch customer was Air France taking delivery on 29 April 2004.

Boeing 777 table of orders and deliveries.

AirlineOrdersDeliveriesUnfilled
A/S Maersk Aviation Holding202
777F202
Aeroflot - Russian Airlines22220
777-300ER22220
Air Austral211
777-200LR211
Air Canada27234
777-200LR660
777-300ER17170
777F404
Air China38380
777-20010100
777-300ER28280
Air China Cargo1385
777F1385
Air France59590
777-200ER18180
777-300ER36360
777F550
Air France-KLM Group110
777-300ER110
Air India23230
777-200LR880
777-300ER15150
Air Lease Corporation21210
777-300ER21210
Air New Zealand990
777-200ER440
777-300ER550
Alitalia660
777-200ER660
All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd.795722
777-20021165
777-200ER12120
777-300770
777-300ER2022-2
777X19019
Altavair LLC642
777-300ER110
777F532
American Airlines72675
777-200ER52475
777-300ER20200
ANA Holdings Inc.981
777-300ER660
777F220
777X101
Arik Air505
777-300ER505
Asiana Airlines221012
777-200ER15105
777-300707
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings,404
777F404
Austrian Airlines110
777-200ER110
Azerbaijan Airlines110
777-200LR110
Biman Bangladesh Airlines440
777-300ER440
BOC Aviation Limited19190
777-200ER220
777-300440
777-300ER13130
Boeing Capital Corporation220
777F220
British Airways735518
777-200550
777-200ER44440
777-300ER660
777X18018
Business Jet / VIP Customer(s)660
777-200LR220
777-300ER440
Cathay Pacific Airways1026636
777-2001257
777-30012120
777-300ER49490
777F808
777X21021
Ceiba Intercontinental110
777-200LR110
CES Leasing Corporation550
777F550
China Airlines16106
777-300ER660
777F1046
China Cargo220
777F220
China Eastern Airlines20200
777-300ER20200
China Southern Airlines38353
777-200440
777-200ER523
777-300ER15150
777F14140
CMA CGM220
777F220
DAE 4 Ireland Limited110
777F110
Delta Air Lines19181
777-200ER981
777-200LR10100
Deucalion Capital VII Limited880
777F880
DHL14140
777F14140
DHL Aviation Americas14311
777F14311
Dream Aviation Ltd.110
777-200ER110
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise231310
777-300ER10010
777F13130
EgyptAir752
777-200ER550
777-300ER202
EL AL Israel Airlines1064
777-200ER1064
Emirates291135156
777-200330
777-200ER660
777-200LR10100
777-300ER1141140
777F220
777X1560156
Ethiopian Airlines Group19145
777-200LR660
777F1385
Etihad Airways492425
777-300ER18180
777F660
777X25025
Euralair202
777-200202
EVA Air29281
777-300ER20200
777F981
FedEx Express52466
777F52466
Garuda Indonesia10100
777-300ER10100
Gulf Air606
777-200ER606
Hong Kong Int'l Aviation606
777F606
International Lease Finance Co81792
777-200ER45432
777-300880
777-300ER28280
Japan Airlines493910
777-2001183
777-200ER11110
777-300770
777-300ER20137
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.770
777-200770
Jet Airways13103
777-300ER13103
Kenya Airways550
777-200ER440
777-300ER110
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines17170
777-200ER660
777-300ER11110
Korean Air63558
777-200808
777-200ER18180
777-300440
777-300ER23230
777F10100
Kuwait Airways12120
777-200ER220
777-300ER10100
LATAM Airlines Brasil12102
777-300ER10100
777F202
LATAM Airlines Group321
777F321
Lauda Air431
777-200ER431
Lufthansa29029
777F202
777X27027
Lufthansa Cargo10100
777F10100
Malaysia Airlines15150
777-200ER15150
Mid East Jet110
777-200ER110
NAS Aviation Services LLC69636
777-200505
777-200ER440
777-300ER50491
777F10100
Novus Aviation Capital440
777-300ER440
Oak Hill642
777F642
Pakistan International Airline1385
777-200ER330
777-200LR220
777-300ER835
Philippine Airlines440
777-300ER440
Qatar Airways1598376
777-200LR990
777-300ER48480
777F28262
777X74074
Republic of Iraq110
777-200LR110
Saudi Arabian Airlines43430
777-200ER23230
777-300ER20200
Silk Way West Airlines505
777F505
Singapore Airlines1168531
777-200ER46460
777-30012120
777-300ER27270
777X31031
South African Airways404
777-200ER404
Swiss International Air Lines12120
777-300ER12120
TAAG Angola Airlines880
777-200ER330
777-300ER550
Thai Airways International26260
777-200880
777-200ER660
777-300660
777-300ER660
Transbrasil303
777-200303
Turkish Airlines38380
777-300ER30300
777F880
Turkmenhowayollary Agency440
777-200LR440
Unidentified Customer(s)812160
777-300404
777-300ER281513
777F27621
777X22022
United Airlines12110219
777-200402218
777-200ER59581
777-300ER22220
United Airlines (Prev. Contine606
777-200ER606
Varig Airlines404
777-200ER404
Vietnam Airlines440
777-200ER440
Virgin Australia642
777-300ER642
Volga-Dnepr UK Ltd808
777F808
Voyager Aviation Aircraft Leas642
777-300ER642
Western Global Airlines Inc202
777F202
Grand Total23471695652