IATA 777

Boeing 777

Boeing

Boeing's iconic long-haul wide-body twin-engine jetliner.

First flight

1994

Category

Wide-body jet

Seating

301–396 (typical 3-class); up to 550 (high-density)

Range

9,700–17,395 km (variant dependent)

Engines

Two high-bypass turbofans; GE90, Pratt & Whitney PW4000, or Rolls-Royce Trent 800 (variant dependent)

Status

In production

The Boeing 777 is a family of long-range, wide-body, twin-engine jet airliners developed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Launched in 1990 and entering service in 1995, it was the world's largest twin-engine commercial aircraft until the introduction of the 777X. It was the first commercial aircraft to be designed entirely on computers. The 777 family includes several variants, such as the 777-200, 777-200ER, 777-200LR, 777-300, 777-300ER, and the freighter 777F. The 777-300ER became the most popular variant, widely adopted for long-haul international routes due to its fuel efficiency and extended range. The next-generation 777X, featuring composite folding wingtips and new GE9X engines, is currently under development and in testing, with entry into service anticipated in the mid-2020s. The original 777 variants remain in widespread service with major carriers worldwide.

Notable operators

Major operators include Emirates, United Airlines, Air France, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, and Qatar Airways.

Notable facts

›First commercial aircraft designed entirely using computer-aided design (CAD).
›The GE90-115B engine powering the 777-200LR and 777-300ER holds the record for the highest thrust of any jet engine in service.
›Emirates is the largest operator of the 777, operating well over 100 aircraft.
›The 777-200LR set a record for the longest non-stop commercial flight when it flew eastward from Hong Kong to London in 2005.
›The 777 features a distinctive six-wheel main landing gear bogie per side, unusual among twin-engine airliners.

This profile is AI-generated for general information only. Specifications may be inaccurate or vary by variant/operator — verify with the manufacturer before relying on them.

Encyclopaedia

The Boeing 777, commonly referred to as the Triple Seven, is an American long-range wide-body airliner developed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. The 777 is the world's largest twinjet and the most-built wide-body airliner. The jetliner was designed to bridge the gap between Boeing's other wide body airplanes, the twin-engined 767 and quad-engined 747, and to replace aging DC-10 and L-1011 trijets. Developed in consultation with eight major airlines, the 777 program was launched in October 1990, with an order from United Airlines. The prototype aircraft rolled out in April 1994, and first flew that June. The 777 entered service with the launch operator United Airlines in June 1995. Longer-range variants were launched in 2000, and first delivered in 2004. Over 2,300 Boeing 777 aircraft have been ordered, with over 70 operators worldwide.

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