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The first generation of Boeing 777 models, the -200, -200ER, and -300 have since been known collectively as Boeing 777 Classics. [70] These three early 777 variants had three engine options ranging from 77,200 to 98,000 lbf (343 to 436 kN): General Electric GE90 , Pratt & Whitney PW4000 , or Rolls-Royce Trent 800 .
B-HNL is a Boeing 777-200 aircraft that was built by Boeing Commercial Airplanes as the prototype of the 777. It rolled off the assembly line, originally registered as N7771, on 9 April 1994 and first flew on 12 June.
The original 777-200 model first entered service in 1995, followed by the extended-range 777-200ER in 1997. [6] The stretched 777-300, which is 33.3 ft (10.1 m) longer, began service in 1998. The longer-range 777-300ER and 777-200LR variants entered service in 2004 and 2006, respectively, while a freighter version, the 777F, debuted in 2009. [6]
Emirates SkyCargo plans to nearly double its fleet of 777 Freighters to 21 in the coming years, up from the current 11, as it continues expanding its capacity. Th Boeing Lands Big Win: Emirates ...
The number of 777 customers had grown to 25 airlines by June 1997, with 323 aircraft on order. [2] On August 26, 2004, Singapore Airlines followed up with a US$4 billion order for the 777-300ER, including 18 firm orders and 13 options. [3] The combined orders would make the carrier's 777 fleet number 77 when deliveries were complete. [3]
The aircraft involved was a Boeing 777-222, the United Airlines specific variant of the original 777-200 series, registered as N773UA, (c/n 26929) and line number 4. It was powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines and was 23.3 years old, having made its first flight on October 28, 1994. [5]
Emirates' president criticized Boeing over further delays to the 777X jet delivery. Tim Clark said delays had been costly, and the airline would have "a serious conversation" with Boeing.
Boeing 747-300 Trijet – high-efficiency trijet version of the Boeing 747-200, canceled; Boeing 777-100/777 trijet – the original proposed version of the Boeing 777; Boeing New Large Airplane – double-deck jumbo airliner, canceled; Boeing New Midsize Airplane – targeting the middle of the market segment; Boeing RC-1 – cargo aircraft ...