"The 1 millionth 777 ETOPS flight is a result of our
point-to-point product strategy to develop airplanes that fly
people directly where they want to go. Early
in its development we set out on a deliberate path to make the 777
the first airplane to enter service ready to fly ETOPS
routes."
Source: Larry Loftis, vice president-general
manager, 777 Program, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, after Boeing
announced that they had confirmed the 1 Millionth ETOPS Flight of a
Boeing B777.