Tue, Oct 25, 2011
Order Book For The Long-Range Airliner At Near Record
Levels
On October 21st, Boeing surpassed 300 deliveries of its
777-300ER. The milestone airplane was taken by first-time customer
Biman Bangladesh. As of Sept. 30, 2011, the 777-300ER has 543
orders; the 777 program (all models) has received a total of 1,288
orders and the program has a backlog of 325 orders.
"Introduced into service in 2005, the 777-300ER is the best
seller for a reason," said Larry Loftis, 777 vice president and
general manager. "It is distinguished by its fuel efficiency,
award-winning cabin interior, range – it can fly point to
point bypassing crowded hub airports – and its commonality
with the Boeing 767 and 787."
Approximately 35 percent of the 777-300ER was changed from
earlier 777 models. Each wing was extended by 6.5 feet by adding
raked wingtips, which reduce takeoff field length, increase climb
performance and reduce fuel burn. The body, wing, empennage and
nose gear of the airplanes were strengthened and new main landing
gear, wheels, tires and brakes were installed. New semi-levered
landing gear permits takeoffs on shorter runways. The struts and
nacelles were modified to accommodate the significantly
higher-thrust engines. The airplanes are powered exclusively by the
General Electric GE90-115BL engine, the world's largest and most
powerful commercial jet engine, producing 115,300 pounds of
thrust.
"The newest generation of the 777 delivers exceptional value,"
Loftis said. "It is consistently ranked at the top of operator and
investor polls, and the 777 generates more revenue, providing more
payload and range capability while setting the standard for
twin-aisle reliability," Loftis said.
Boeing's updated Current Market Outlook forecasts the twin-aisle
market as the fastest-growing segment of the market over the next
20 years with a demand for 7,000 new airplanes in the 777 and 787
size range.
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