Tue, Sep 28, 2004
Boeing Begins Work On World's Longest-Range Aircraft
Boeing mechanics Monday began
assembling the first 777-200LR (Longer Range) passenger airplane,
which will fly farther than any commercial jetliner.
The world's longest-range passenger airplane, the 777-200LR can
carry 301 passengers up to 9,420 nautical miles, and is capable of
serving routes such as London-Sydney and New York-Singapore with a
full passenger payload.
"The 777-200LR adds even more capability and value to the
technologically advanced 777 family of airplanes," said Lars
Andersen, Longer-Range 777 program manager. "Offering nonstop
service practically anywhere in the world, it will fly more
passengers and more cargo farther than any other commercial
jetliner."
Workers took the first step in the major assembly process for
the new 777 model by loading its 97-foot-long wing spar into a tool
that automatically drills, measures and installs more than 5,000
fasteners into the spar. The spar is the internal support structure
that runs the full length of the wings and provides support to the
wing.
The first 777-200LR is scheduled to roll out of the factory in
February, and begin flight-testing in March. First delivery is
scheduled during the first quarter of 2006.
The twin-engine 777-200LR will be powered by the General
Electric GE90-110B, based on the world's highest-thrust commercial
jet engine.
The 777 family of airplanes has captured 65 percent of its
market since launch, with more than 30 customers worldwide having
ordered more than 640 airplanes. The Longer-Range 777s -- 777-300ER
(Extended Range) and 777-200LR -- have accumulated 81 orders from
eight customers worldwide. Pakistan International Airlines and EVA
Air are the first customers for the 777-200LR.
FMI: www.boeing.com
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