The Boeing 777 or Triple Seven as it is commonly known is the largest twin-engine jet transport in service, a role that was briefly held by the Airbus A330 prior to the Boeing 777s introduction into service in 1995.

Boeing’s 777X completed its maiden flight on Saturday. The plane is world’s largest twin-engine jet and is still awaiting regulatory approval. Regulators are expected to scrutinize the plane more. Triple sevens are the proud owners of the title of the largest twin. Boeing 777 - a family of wide-body long-haul airliners, developed by Boeing in the 1990s.

Sporting the largest diameter turbo-fan engines of any aircraft, six wheels on each main bogey and a distinctive blade tail cone, the Triple Seven can carry over 300 passengers up to a distance of 17,370 kilometres (9,695 NM).

The Boeing 777 was designed in consultation with eight leading airlines and was designed to replace the ageing McDonnell Douglas DC-10 and Lockheed L1011 Tristar. It also provided a capacity bridge between the Boeing 767 and the Boeing 747 in that aircraft builders stable of aircraft offerings. The original 777 offering was the Boeing 777 200 version which was followed up in 1997 by the Boeing 777 200ER where the ER stands for Extended Range. In 1998 Boeing introduced the stretched Boeing 777 300 variant which was 10.1 metres (33.3 feet) longer than the Boeing 777 200 series. The long range variant, the Boeing 777 300ER was added in 2004 with the longer range Boeing 777 200LR rolling off the line in 2006. Boeing has also introduced a freighter version which was first delivered in 2009.

1. At nearly 252 feet, the 777X is almost 10 feet longer than the biggest classic 777, the -300ER. The most distinctive new design features are carbon-composite wings and the folding wingtips, which.
2. The American Airlines Boeing 777-200ER featured here presents the airline's new Premium Economy product. The aircraft is configured with seating for 273 in three cabins including Business Class - featuring 37 seats that transform into fully lie-flat beds, Premium Economy - featuring 24 recliner-style seats plus additional legroom, and the Main Cabin Economy Class - featuring 66 Main Cabin.

Three engine offerings are available with the Boeing 777; the General Electric GE90, the Rolls Royce Trent 800 and the Pratt and Whitney PW4000.

The Triple Seven holds the record for the longest flight of a commercial airliner and is capable of flying more than halfway around the world.

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The Boeing 777 is Boeings’ best selling aircraft. In a market currently focused heavily on fuel savings, a large fuel-efficient twinjet is a very attractive offering. The main competition for the Triple Seven is the; Airbus A330, Airbus A340, McDonnell Douglas MD11 and the Airbus A350.

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As Boeing deliver their 1,000th 777, they are working hard to ensure the longevity and relevance of this very popular air-frame. The next generation of 777s is on the drawing board and currently is known as the 777X. Many concepts used on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner will be adopted in the design concept of the 777X, including the use of composite materials. Boeing anticipates a 21 per cent improvement in fuel burn with a 16 per cent improvement in operating costs. A technology Boeing patented back in 1995 but no one to date has opted for, is the folding wing. The 777X is expected to have a wingspan exceeding today’s 777-300ER by 6 metres (6 feet). The folding wingtips are designed to enable the 777X to use airport gates designed for current 777 variants. They would be locked in place for takeoff and flight. The extended wings allow better fuel economy and speed.

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