IOC: June 1995
Total Production: 1,071
Total Program's Cost: USD$150 billion
Boeing 777-200ER
IOC: 1997
Production: 36
Unitary Cost: USD$212 million
Origin:United States of America
Contractor/s:
Boeing
Description:
The Boeing 777 is the first aircraft to be fully digitally designed using 3D computer graphics eliminating the need for costly full-scale mock-ups. The result is an aircraft larger than all other twin-engine and tri-engine aircraft and smaller than Boeing 747 aircraft while aimed at the medium and long range markets and bringing the low-costs benefits owned by twin-engine aircraft.
The Boeing 777 program was launched in 1990 with an order from United Airlines and entered airlines service in 1995. The aircraft is currently available in five models: 777-200, 777-200ER (Extended Range), 777-200LR (Longer-Range), 777-300 and 777-300ER.
Thanks to a new wing design, more efficient and powerful GE90, PW4000 or Trent 800 engines, and lighter structures, the 777 is a fuel-efficient aircraft. Fuel savings allow to offer lower prices to airlines' customers while minimizing environmental impact.
The Boeing 777-200ER is a variant of 777-200 airliner modified shrinking passenger seating capacity to achieve an extended range while retaining the remaining 777-200 characteristics.
Boeing offers Class 3 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) package to new-built and existing 777 passenger airplanes. EFB gives technology advantages for safe, secure and efficient operations. It includes an onboard performance tool that allows the pilot to instantly calculate the ideal speed and engine setting for an aircraft, in any weather condition, on any runway with any payload.
In addition, EFB includes the award-winning Jeppesen Airport Moving Map application, which combines high-fidelity, geo-referenced airport taxi charts and precise navigational signals to show flight crews exactly where they are on the surface of an airport. EFB was certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in October 2003 at the same time the first commercial unit was delivered to KLM Royal Dutch Airlines on the carrier's first 777.
In March 2005, Air New Zealand (ANZ) signed for the EFB to be installed on its eight Boeing 777-200ERs and two 787s. Air Malaysia was the first carrier in Asia/Pacific region entitled to use the EFB. In January 2006 Aeromexico announced was going to install Class 3 EFB on two new 777-200ER airplanes.
On December 17, 2004 Boeing confirmed the execution of an option from KLM Royal Dutch Airlines for two additional Boeing 777-200ER jetliners to be delivered during the first quarter of 2006. In early 2006 KLM converted an existing order for three Boeing 777-200ERs to three Boeing 777-300ERs.
Thai Airways International (THAI) placed a firm order for six Boeing 777-200ER jetliners powered by Rolls Royce Trent 800 engines (Trent 892B model) valued at $1.1 billion on 26 January 2005. Deliveries were scheduled to begin in August 2006 and continue into October 2007.
On 14 June 2005, International Lease Finance Corp. (ILFC) placed an order for 20 Boeing Next-Generation 737-700s/-800s, six 777-300ERs, and two 777-200ERs. All together were valued at $2.9 billion. The Boeing 737 airplanes were slated for delivery during 2008 and the 777s deliveries were scheduled to begin in 2006 extending into 2008.
TAAG Angola Airlines and Boeing made public an agreement for the purchase of two Boeing 777-200ER airplanes and four 737-700s valued at $650 million on 18 July 2005. The agreement included options for one additional 777-200ER and two 737-700s that could add up to $340 million to the final contract value. The firm order aircraft were planned to be delivered throughout 2006 beginning in July.
Austrian Airlines and Boeing agreed on the purchase of one B777-200ER powered by GE90 engines on 6 October 2005. The airplane was valued at $181 million and was scheduled for delivery in late 2006. This order was replacing a cancelled contract for 737 airplanes from the Austrian carrier.
Kenya Airways signed for its fourth Boeing 777-200ER and took an option for a fifth aircraft on November 15, 2005. The 777-200ER was slated for delivery in 2007.
Boeing and Israeli carrier El Al Airlines finalized a purchase agreement December 13, 2005 for two Boeing 777-200ER airliners valued at $362 million. Aircraft deliveries were scheduled for 2007. Rolls Royce Trent 892 engine was selected to power those aircraft.
Specifications Accommodation: Crew 2, Passengers 305
Dimensions: Height 18.8 m, Length 63.7 m, Wingspan 68.9 m
Weights: Max Weight 267 t
Engine/s Performance: Thrust 168,000 lb (76,205 kg)
Performance: Ceiling 10,700 m (35,105 ft), Cruise Speed 279 mps (Mach 0.84), Max Range 11,400 km (6,156 nm)
Angola / 2 
Austria / 1 
France
Israel / 6 
Italy
Japan
Kenya / 4 
Malaysia
Mexico
Netherlands
Pakistan
South Korea
Aircraft ordered by Asiana Airlines (2)
Taiwan
Thailand / 6 
United Kingdom / 4 
United States of America
Vietnam