IOC: June 1995
Total Production: 1,061
Total Program's Cost: USD$150 billion
Boeing 777-300ER
IOC: 2004
Production: 286
Unitary Cost: USD$260 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 777-300ER is a derivative of 777-300 and is equipped with raked wingtips for additional cruise altitude and range. The -300ER's fuselage is exactly the same of -300 excepting that it has a wider wingspan due to wingtips. Using a two classes and three classes configurations it can accommodate between 339 and 370 passengers respectively.
In July 2004, Dubai-based carrier Emirates agreed to purchase 13 Boeing 777-300ERs with four aircraft on firm orders will be delivered during 2006 and the rest as option to be delivered from 2006 though 2012. The 13 777-300ER airplanes are valued at $2.96 billion at list prices.
On August 25, 2004, Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced its intention to purchase up to 31 Boeing 777-300ER airliners becoming the world largest 777 operator with 77 airplanes ordered until now, 55 of which currently in operational service. The letter of intention encompasses 18 firm orders 777-300ERs and the remaining 13 as option. Deliveries will begin in 2006 and will continue through 2010.
These aircraft will be powered by General Electric (GE) GE90-115B engines. According to GE, the engines (36) for the 18 firm orders are valued at more than $800 million. The final deal between Boeing and SIA was signed December 9, 2004. The order was valued at $4.1 billion and SIA became the world's largest 777 operator with 77 aircraft of all models.
On September 10, 2004, United Arab Emirates (UAE) based Etihad Airways signed a proposal acceptance for five Boeing 777-300ER jetliners with the order contract to be finalized in December of the same year. The final contract signed on December 17, 2004 was valued at $1.09 billion with all the aircraft to be delivered in October (1), November (2) and December (2) 2005.
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.
On January 10, 2005, Dubai-based Emirates signed an agreement for 30 EFBs on behalf of 30 Boeing 777-300ER jetliners. The first EFB-equipped B777-300ER was scheduled for delivery to Emirates in March 2005. Since then many other carriers have signed for the EFB to be integrated into their 777 fleets.
Air France exercised a previous order option on four additional Boeing 777-300ERs valued at $920 million on March 8, 2005. These aircraft were scheduled for delivery beginning in April 2006.
Boeing and Air Canada announced an important agreement on 25 April 2005 to renew the fleet of the Canadian carrier including 36 Boeing 777 jetliners and up to 60 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The agreement was valued at $6 billion at list prices. Air Canada agreed to buy 18 firm order 777s plus purchase rights on 18 additional aircraft. The 777 models were not yet determined but it was anticipated to consist of 777-300ER, 777-200LR Worldliner and 777 freighters with deliveries beginning in 2006. The carrier also ordered 14 787-8 and 787-9 Dreamliners and took options on another 46 787 aircraft with deliveries beginning in 2010. Finally, the purchase contract was signed on November 9, 2005. Boeing 777 deliveries were delayed to 2007 while 787 deliveries were due to commence in 2010 as originally planned.
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.
On 4 October 2005 Boeing confirmed Indian carrier Mumbai-based Jet Airways was purchasing 10 B777-300ER airplanes. The agreement was valued at $2.53 billion with aircraft deliveries expected to begin in early 2007. Afterwards, General Electric announced that Jet Airways selected GE90-115B to power its new B777-300ER fleet. The engine contract was valued at $400 million.
On 20 November 2005 at Dubai Air Show Emirates placed an order for 42 Boeing 777 airplanes plus additional 20 aircraft option which was deemed as the largest deal for 777 airplanes ever. The firm order aircraft powered by GE90-115B engines were valued at $9.7 billion. The purchase contract included 24 777-300ERs, 10 777-200LRs and 8 777 Freighters with first aircraft delivery due in 2007. The engine contract, including OnPoint Solution service agreement for overhaul and maintenance, awarded to General Electric was valued at $2.5 billion.
Boeing and Cathay Pacific Airways confirmed an agreement on 16 Boeing 777-300ER airplanes of which 12 were to be purchased directly from Boeing and the remaining 4 aircraft purchased through operating leases from ILFC. Aircraft deliveries were scheduled to begin in September 2007 and continuing through July 2010. General Electric GE90-115BL2 engine was selected to power Cathay's B777-300ER order. Hong Kong-based carrier also secured purchase rights for 20 additional aircraft. The agreement was made public on December 1st, 2005 and signed on December 14.
On 11 January 2006, Boeing and Air India signed an important purchase agreement worth $11 billion for 68 airplanes including 777s, 787s, and 737s. The order was for eight Boeing 777-200LR Worldliners, 15 777-300ERs, 27 787-8 Dreamliners, and 18 737-800 airplanes. The 737-800s were ordered by Air India on behalf of its subsidiary Air India Express. Aircraft deliveries were scheduled to begin in November 2006. The $2.2 billion engine contract was signed February 21, 2006 at Asian Aerospace exhibition covering 46 GE90-115Bs powering the 777s and 54 GEnxs engines for the 787s.
On 1st June 2006, Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways signed with Boeing an agreement for the purchase of two Boeing 777-300ER jetliners valued at $500 million at list prices. Aircraft deliveries were due in 2008 powered by General Electric GE90-115B engines.
On 19 July 2006, Boeing and ILFC announced a deal for six Boeing 737-800s, two 777-300ERs, and 787 Dreamliners all together valued at $1.2 billion. 737s and 777s deliveries were expected to begin in the first quarter of 2009 while the 787s were set to be delivered from early 2012. In parallel, the engine contract with General Electric was valued at $750 million with the GE90 powering the 777s and the GEnx the 787s. The engine contract was for 24 787s, 6 777-300ERs (GE90-115B) and two 777-200ERs (GE90-94B).
On 25 September 2006, Qatar Airways ordered 40 high thrust GE90 engines to power 20 long-range Boeing 777 airplanes. The engines were valued at more than $750 million. Beginning in 2007 Qatar Airways will take delivery of 28 GE90-115B engines powering 14 Boeing 777-300ERs and 12 GE90-110Bs to power six Boeing 777-200LR Worldliners.
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.
Specifications
Accommodation:
Crew 2 , Passengers 370
Dimensions:
Height 18.7 m , Length 74 m , Wingspan 64.8 m
Weights:
Max Weight 340 t , Min Weight 168 t , Payload 69,853 kg (153,997 lb)
Engine/s Performance:
Thrust 230,000 lb (104,328 kg)
Performance:
Cruise Speed 279 mps (Mach 0.84) , Max Range 11,400 km (6,156 nm)
Australia / 6 
Bangladesh / 4 
Brazil / 8 
Ordered by TAM (8)
Canada
China / 30 
Aircraft ordered by Cathay Pacific Airways (30)
France
Aircraft ordered by Air France (9)
India / 28 
Aircraft ordered by Jet Airways (13)
Indonesia / 10 
Aircraft ordered by Garuda Indonesia (10)
Japan
Netherlands / 6 
Aircraft ordered by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (6)
New Zealand / 4 
Aircraft ordered by Air New Zealand (4)
Nigeria / 3 
Aircraft ordered by Arik Air (3)
Pakistan
Philippines / 6 
Qatar / 14 
Singapore / 18 
South Korea / 10 
Taiwan
United Arab Emirates / 64 
Aircraft ordered by Emirates (42); DAE Capital (10)
United States of America / 18 
Ordered by GECAS (9) and ILFC (8)