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Air New Zealand create a Christmas 777 flying experience

Air New Zealand Chief Pilot Captain David Morgan grabbed the keys to a spare Boeing 777 to help bring  that special Christmas feeling to some very special young passengers! Read more

Video: Boeing extends 777 performance with new ETOPS rule

Boeing announced today it has received type-design approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for up to 330 minute extended operations (ETOPS) for its 777 fleet. Read more

1000th Boeing 777 starts production

Boeing workers have begun assembling the 1,000th 777. The airplane is a Boeing 777-300ER (extended range) model. It will be delivered to Dubai-based Emirates Airline in March 2012. Read more

Air Austral take delivery of first Boeing 777-200LR

Boeing delivered to Reunion Island-based Air Austral its first Boeing 777-200LR aircraft at a ceremony this week.

As one of the newest members of the Boeing 777 family, the 777-200LR has the capability to connect non-stop virtually any two cities in the world. The Air Austral 777-200LR will enable the airline to fly non-stop from Mayotte, a French Department north of Madagascar, to Paris. Read more

Air Lease Corporation finalise order for Boeing 737-800 and 777-300ER aircraft

Boeing and Air Lease Corporation (ALC) have finalised an order for 14 Next-Generation 737-800 aircraft, with options for four more, and five 777-300ER (extended range) aircraft. (This order was previously posted on the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website, attributed to an unidentified customer). Read more

Boeing and GECAS finalise order for 747-8 Freighters and 777-300ER

Boeing and GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric, have finalised a firm order for two 747-8 Freighter and eight 777-300ER (extended range) aircraft.

The order marks the completion of an agreement originally announced during the Paris Air Show in June. Read more

First Boeing 777-300ER delivered to Air China

Boeing this week delivered the first 777-300ER (extended range) to Air China, the flag carrier of the People’s Republic of China. The new airplane is the first of 19 777-300ER aircraft Air China has on order with Boeing. With this new addition to its fleet, Air China becomes the first airline on the Chinese mainland to operate the new generation 777 family member. Read more

Picture: British Airways Boeing 777 diverted after engine explodes

A British Airways Boeing 777 flying from Singapore to London Heathrow had to divert to Amsterdam Schiphol airport after one of its Rolls Royce engines had a major malfuntion.

No injuries have been reported and an investigation is underway.

Below is a picture of the damge taken by Rob van R of scramble.nl   - this spotting messageboard is always on the ball and Rob has provided a fantasic shot of the damage on this BA Boeing 777 jet engine.

Picture taken by Rob van R from Scramble.nl

In 2007 a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 was caught on camera as its left engine decided to blow. Click here to see image.

ANA pilots are first customer crew to fly Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Boeing and two ANA (All Nippon Airways) pilots flew the Boeing 787 Dreamliner for the first time Wednesday. The airplane they flew is the first of six flight-test airplanes. The two-hour-and-40-minute flight took place over Washington state.

Flying the 787 Dreamliner for the first time were ANA pilots Capt. Masayuki Ishii, director of 787 pre-operations planning, and Capt. Masami Tsukamoto, manager of 787 pre-operations pilots. On board were Capt. Mike Carriker, Boeing 787 chief test pilot, Capt. Christine Walsh and Scott Fancher, vice president and general manager of the 787 program, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

Boeing and two ANA (All Nippon Airways) pilots flew the Boeing 787 Dreamliner for the first time on Wednesday. Exiting the airplane after the nearly three-hour flight are, from left, Capt. Mike Carriker, Boeing 787 chief test pilot, ANA Capt. Masayuki Ishii and ANA Capt. Masami Tsukamoto. Also on the flight were Boeing Capt. Christine Walsh and Scott Fancher, vice president and general manager of the 787 program, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

“The flight was a customer demonstration for our launch customer’s lead pilots to evaluate the 787,” said Fancher. “We are extremely proud to have ANA on the flight, and have the opportunity to show what a great airplane the men and women of Boeing have created.”  

The flight was conducted under a special airworthiness certificate granted by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.  

The 787 program was launched  in April 2004 with a record order of 50 787′s from ANA. ANA, which plays an active role as launch customer, is scheduled to take the first 787 delivery in the fourth quarter 2010.

During the flight, both pilots performed multiple take-offs and landings as well as other maneuvers that allowed them to feel the airplane’s characteristics. The pilots also gained experience with other 787 flight-deck features, including larger display screens, dual head-up displays and dual electronic flight bag.

“It was fantastic and an incredible experience,” said Capt. Ishii. “ANA passengers are in for an incredible experience when they fly on the 787,” he said.

“The flight was fantastic,” said Capt. Tsukamoto. “I’ve been waiting for this day since we made the launch order, and today my dream came true.”

During the flight, Carriker showed the ANA pilots, who are both rated on the Boeing 777, the similarities and differences between the two aircraft. Pending regulator approval, it will take as few as five days of training for 777 pilots to become qualified as 787 pilots.

Angola Airlines orders two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft

Boeing and Angola’s TAAG Linhas Aereas de Angola (Angola Airlines) have announced that the airline has ordered two 777-300ERs (Extended Range) in a deal that also includes purchase rights for two additional 777-300ER jetliners.

Angola Minister of Transports Dr. Augusto da Silva Tomas and TAAG Chairman Dr. Pimentel Araujo joined several senior U.S. government and Boeing officials to celebrate the order at the Corporate Council on Africa U.S.-Africa Infrastructure Conference in Washington, D.C.

The two 777-300ERs are valued at approximately $544 million at list prices. The order originally was posted as unidentified on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries Web site in 2009.

TAAG, the flag carrier for Angola, will use the airplanes for route expansion to additional European destinations.  TAAG currently flies Boeing 777-200ERs 10 times weekly from Luanda, Angola, to Lisbon, twice weekly to Beijing via Dubai and four times weekly to Rio de Janeiro.

“The efficiency, reliability and popularity of the 777 family will contribute to TAAG re-establishing itself as one of Africa’s premier airlines,” said Marlin Dailey, vice president, Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “With this purchase Boeing recognizes TAAG’s continuing commitment to our products and services as an all-Boeing carrier, and we honor that commitment. We look forward to continue working together with TAAG as a long-term, trusted partner.”  

“The Boeing 777-300ER is recognized by airlines and passengers alike as the No. 1 choice for long-distance travel. These two 777s will add to our current fleet of 777s so that we can expand our premium service offerings to Europe.” Dr. Araujo said.

U.S. Government officials present included John D. Porcari, deputy secretary, Department of Transportation and Fred Hochberg, chairman and president of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.

The Boeing 777-300ER is 19 percent lighter than its closest competitor, greatly reducing its fuel requirement. It produces 22 percent less carbon dioxide per seat and costs 20 percent less to operate per seat. The airplane can seat up to 365 passengers in a three-class configuration and has a maximum range of 7,930 nautical miles (14,685 km). The 777 family is the world’s most successful twin-engine, twin-aisle airplane. Sixty customers around the world have ordered more than 1,100 777s.