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Boeing Press release:
Boeing 777-300ER Performs 330-Minute ETOPS Flight
SEATTLE, Oct. 15, 2003 – The Boeing [NYSE: BA] 777-300ER airplane completed the longest engine-out demonstration flight ever in support of Extended Operations (ETOPS) certification, when it flew more than five hours with one of its two engines shut down.
During the approximately 13-hour Seattle to Taipei, Taiwan test flight, the airplane's crew shut off one of the two General Electric GE90-115B engines and flew the plane for 330 minutes on the other engine.
"The flight went flawlessly. We were very pleased with the way the aircraft and the GE90-115B engine performed," said Frank Santoni, Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) chief pilot.
ETOPS is a conservative, evolutionary program that allows airlines to fly twin-engine jetliners on routes that at some point take those planes more than 60 minutes flying time from the nearest airport.
The 777-300ER is the newest Boeing 777. Two are currently undergoing 1,500 hours of flight testing, and both have met or exceeded expectations as the program approaches its ninth month of testing. So far, crews have evaluated takeoff, landing, handling characteristics, fuel consumption, and now ETOPS.
There will be additional 330-minute ETOPS tests in various locations in the months ahead. In total, the airplanes will record approximately 220 hours of ETOPS flying. That will involve additional engine shutdowns for 330-minutes, various system checks and simulated malfunctions to ensure the systems are working in the long-range environment.
ETOPS certification by U.S. and European regulatory authorities is slated for early next year. The first 777-300ER will be delivered in April 2004 to International Lease Finance Corp.'s customer, Air France.
"Everything we've done so far is putting us in position for the ETOPS certification series of flights and final approval by the FAA," said Lars Andersen, program manager for the 777-300ER
Andre
Boeing 777-300ER Performs 330-Minute ETOPS Flight
SEATTLE, Oct. 15, 2003 – The Boeing [NYSE: BA] 777-300ER airplane completed the longest engine-out demonstration flight ever in support of Extended Operations (ETOPS) certification, when it flew more than five hours with one of its two engines shut down.
During the approximately 13-hour Seattle to Taipei, Taiwan test flight, the airplane's crew shut off one of the two General Electric GE90-115B engines and flew the plane for 330 minutes on the other engine.
"The flight went flawlessly. We were very pleased with the way the aircraft and the GE90-115B engine performed," said Frank Santoni, Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) chief pilot.
ETOPS is a conservative, evolutionary program that allows airlines to fly twin-engine jetliners on routes that at some point take those planes more than 60 minutes flying time from the nearest airport.
The 777-300ER is the newest Boeing 777. Two are currently undergoing 1,500 hours of flight testing, and both have met or exceeded expectations as the program approaches its ninth month of testing. So far, crews have evaluated takeoff, landing, handling characteristics, fuel consumption, and now ETOPS.
There will be additional 330-minute ETOPS tests in various locations in the months ahead. In total, the airplanes will record approximately 220 hours of ETOPS flying. That will involve additional engine shutdowns for 330-minutes, various system checks and simulated malfunctions to ensure the systems are working in the long-range environment.
ETOPS certification by U.S. and European regulatory authorities is slated for early next year. The first 777-300ER will be delivered in April 2004 to International Lease Finance Corp.'s customer, Air France.
"Everything we've done so far is putting us in position for the ETOPS certification series of flights and final approval by the FAA," said Lars Andersen, program manager for the 777-300ER
Andre
Last update 1 November 2003 Boeing 777 situation
Singapore Airlines (SQ) now has all their 777s in service. They had a few stored at Paine Field, WA right after delivery.
Varig Brasil (RG) is rumored to be leasing the two ex-Khalifa Airways (K6) 777s that have been stored.
Air Madrid is a new carrier that possibly may get 777s to start service from Spain to the Carribean destinations. More info to follow.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) took delivery of their first of 10 777-246ER on 24Oct03. They will start service AMS-YYZ on 5Nov03 and AMS-CPT on 16Nov03.
PIA - Pakistan International Airlines (PK) said that they will fly their 777s first to Chicago and Toronto.
Mid East Jet's 777 is finally in service! They are one of two operators to fly the 777 as a VIP aircraft. The aircraft, N777AS, was originally delivered in Nov98 and has been outfitted since then. See a picture of it on the VIP page.
Vietnam Airlines (VN) to start flights to Tokyo starting 25Oct with 777.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) has again changed where they will fly their 777s. First route now will be AMS-YYZ starting 3Nov03 followed by CPT on 16Nov03 and then JFK effective 29Dec03.
Vietnam Airlines (VN) has said that they are looking to add more 777s to their fleet, probably used ones. Possible aircaft could be the 777s operated by Aeroflot (SU) and some of United's (UA) if they give back 777s to creditors.
Malaysia Airlines (MH) recently announced that they will reconfigure their 777-200ER into a two class configuration. First aircraft to be completed will be in service Oct04.
Thai Airways (TG) has started to reconfigure their 777-200s to 2-3-2 in Business Class and 3-3-3 in economy class.
United Airlines (UA) now has 4 777s in storage; N766UA, N205UA, N207UA and N208UA.
Korean Air (KE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for 7 more 777s. Firm order to be signed in a few weeks. Rumored to be for 777-300ER.
Boeing has sold 623 777s and 454 have been delivered.
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Singapore Airlines (SQ) now has all their 777s in service. They had a few stored at Paine Field, WA right after delivery.
Varig Brasil (RG) is rumored to be leasing the two ex-Khalifa Airways (K6) 777s that have been stored.
Air Madrid is a new carrier that possibly may get 777s to start service from Spain to the Carribean destinations. More info to follow.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) took delivery of their first of 10 777-246ER on 24Oct03. They will start service AMS-YYZ on 5Nov03 and AMS-CPT on 16Nov03.
PIA - Pakistan International Airlines (PK) said that they will fly their 777s first to Chicago and Toronto.
Mid East Jet's 777 is finally in service! They are one of two operators to fly the 777 as a VIP aircraft. The aircraft, N777AS, was originally delivered in Nov98 and has been outfitted since then. See a picture of it on the VIP page.
Vietnam Airlines (VN) to start flights to Tokyo starting 25Oct with 777.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) has again changed where they will fly their 777s. First route now will be AMS-YYZ starting 3Nov03 followed by CPT on 16Nov03 and then JFK effective 29Dec03.
Vietnam Airlines (VN) has said that they are looking to add more 777s to their fleet, probably used ones. Possible aircaft could be the 777s operated by Aeroflot (SU) and some of United's (UA) if they give back 777s to creditors.
Malaysia Airlines (MH) recently announced that they will reconfigure their 777-200ER into a two class configuration. First aircraft to be completed will be in service Oct04.
Thai Airways (TG) has started to reconfigure their 777-200s to 2-3-2 in Business Class and 3-3-3 in economy class.
United Airlines (UA) now has 4 777s in storage; N766UA, N205UA, N207UA and N208UA.
Korean Air (KE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for 7 more 777s. Firm order to be signed in a few weeks. Rumored to be for 777-300ER.
Boeing has sold 623 777s and 454 have been delivered.
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KLM FLEET RENEWAL PROGRAM: UPDATE
On October 25, 2003, KLM will welcome its first Boeing 777-200ER, which will start operating on the Toronto route. In the remainder of this calendar year, three Boeing 777-200ERs will be delivered. The last Boeing 747-300 will retire from KLM’s fleet on December 1, 2003.
Due to changing market circumstances, KLM decided to extend phase two of its fleet renewal program, which is due to start in April 2005 and is now anticipated to run until calendar year 2012. As a consequence, KLM will delay the phasing out of its MD-11 aircraft (which is the youngest aircraft type of the three that are part of the renewal program) from 2008 to 2012 and therefore defer capex requirements of in excess of EUR 1 billion.
Andre
On October 25, 2003, KLM will welcome its first Boeing 777-200ER, which will start operating on the Toronto route. In the remainder of this calendar year, three Boeing 777-200ERs will be delivered. The last Boeing 747-300 will retire from KLM’s fleet on December 1, 2003.
Due to changing market circumstances, KLM decided to extend phase two of its fleet renewal program, which is due to start in April 2005 and is now anticipated to run until calendar year 2012. As a consequence, KLM will delay the phasing out of its MD-11 aircraft (which is the youngest aircraft type of the three that are part of the renewal program) from 2008 to 2012 and therefore defer capex requirements of in excess of EUR 1 billion.
Andre
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, October 29 - 2003 at 09:26
Boeing 777-300ER stops in Dubai on worldwide ETOPS test flight
The Boeing 777-300ER, the newest addition to the 777 family, stopped in Dubai—one of eight stops worldwide—on its global ETOPS (Extended Operations) certification flight test.
Boeing Captain William Royce (left) and Emirates Capt. Ahmed Al Shamsi in front of the Boeing 777-300ER which stopped over in Dubai on its current global ETOPS test flight. Capt. Al Shamsi is test flying the aircraft from Dubai to Mauritius.
Emirates will test-fly the aircraft to Mauritius to evaluate the aircraft's ETOPS capability.
'Each of the destinations on the Boeing 777-300ER's test-flight path was selected because of the current or potential ETOPS flight requirements of the country's airline,' explained Frank Santoni, Boeing Chief 777 Program Pilot. 'Dubai was a definite destination on the flight path since Emirates will become the largest 777-300ER operator in the world by mid-2007 when all 26 of their airplanes on order will be delivered to the airline.'
ETOPS is the program that enables airlines around the world to fly twin-engine jetliners on routes that at some point take those planes more than 60 minutes flying time from the nearest airport. With over 1100 international flights per day ETOPS has demonstrated the enormous success of twinjets on long-range and very long-range operations.
Top-ranking pilots and engineers from Emirates toured and inspected the aircraft, receiving extensive briefings from Santoni and his team on the systems, structures and engine performance of the Boeing 777-300ER.
Emirates' planned fleet of 26 will give it much-needed extra capacity on the busiest long haul routes, for example Dubai/ Heathrow, with a full load of both passengers and freight.
Capt Al Shamsi said: "Even in the hottest summer weather, its longer wings and more powerful GE90-115 engines will help it take off in a shorter distance. A lot of the vital documents we need, for example charts and technical manuals, will also be kept in its 'electronic flight bag,' greatly reducing paperwork on the flight deck."
On its ETOPS certification flight test, the Boeing 777-300ER will record approximately 220 hours of flying—including additional engine shutdowns for a continuous 330 minutes—various system checks, and simulated malfunctions to ensure the systems are working in the long-range environment.
Recently, the 777-300ER completed the longest 'engine-out' demonstration flight ever in support of ETOPS certification when it flew more than five hours with one of its two engines shut down. During the approximately 13-hour Seattle-to-Taiwan test flight, the airplane's crew shut off one of the two General Electric GE90-115B engines and flew the plane for 330 minutes on the other engine.
'It was a flawless flight. We were pleased with the way the aircraft and the GE90-115B engine performed,' Santoni said. "Everything we've done so far is putting us in position for the ETOPS certification series of flights and final approval by the FAA.'
Final ETOPS certification for the Boeing 777-300ER by U.S. and European regulatory authorities is slated for early 2004. The first 777-300ER will be delivered in April 2004 to International Lease Finance Corporation's customer, Air France.
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Boeing 777-300ER stops in Dubai on worldwide ETOPS test flight
The Boeing 777-300ER, the newest addition to the 777 family, stopped in Dubai—one of eight stops worldwide—on its global ETOPS (Extended Operations) certification flight test.
Boeing Captain William Royce (left) and Emirates Capt. Ahmed Al Shamsi in front of the Boeing 777-300ER which stopped over in Dubai on its current global ETOPS test flight. Capt. Al Shamsi is test flying the aircraft from Dubai to Mauritius.
Emirates will test-fly the aircraft to Mauritius to evaluate the aircraft's ETOPS capability.
'Each of the destinations on the Boeing 777-300ER's test-flight path was selected because of the current or potential ETOPS flight requirements of the country's airline,' explained Frank Santoni, Boeing Chief 777 Program Pilot. 'Dubai was a definite destination on the flight path since Emirates will become the largest 777-300ER operator in the world by mid-2007 when all 26 of their airplanes on order will be delivered to the airline.'
ETOPS is the program that enables airlines around the world to fly twin-engine jetliners on routes that at some point take those planes more than 60 minutes flying time from the nearest airport. With over 1100 international flights per day ETOPS has demonstrated the enormous success of twinjets on long-range and very long-range operations.
Top-ranking pilots and engineers from Emirates toured and inspected the aircraft, receiving extensive briefings from Santoni and his team on the systems, structures and engine performance of the Boeing 777-300ER.
Emirates' planned fleet of 26 will give it much-needed extra capacity on the busiest long haul routes, for example Dubai/ Heathrow, with a full load of both passengers and freight.
Capt Al Shamsi said: "Even in the hottest summer weather, its longer wings and more powerful GE90-115 engines will help it take off in a shorter distance. A lot of the vital documents we need, for example charts and technical manuals, will also be kept in its 'electronic flight bag,' greatly reducing paperwork on the flight deck."
On its ETOPS certification flight test, the Boeing 777-300ER will record approximately 220 hours of flying—including additional engine shutdowns for a continuous 330 minutes—various system checks, and simulated malfunctions to ensure the systems are working in the long-range environment.
Recently, the 777-300ER completed the longest 'engine-out' demonstration flight ever in support of ETOPS certification when it flew more than five hours with one of its two engines shut down. During the approximately 13-hour Seattle-to-Taiwan test flight, the airplane's crew shut off one of the two General Electric GE90-115B engines and flew the plane for 330 minutes on the other engine.
'It was a flawless flight. We were pleased with the way the aircraft and the GE90-115B engine performed,' Santoni said. "Everything we've done so far is putting us in position for the ETOPS certification series of flights and final approval by the FAA.'
Final ETOPS certification for the Boeing 777-300ER by U.S. and European regulatory authorities is slated for early 2004. The first 777-300ER will be delivered in April 2004 to International Lease Finance Corporation's customer, Air France.
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very funny indeed!I admit that landing gears are very impressive in close up (as are engines), that is the only way you can appreciate the sheer scale of an aircraft.
The Science Museum in London (my absolute favourite museum) has on display in its entrance area part of the landing gear of an A340, and the size of it is just something else, I had to get it on video when I first saw it.
Sabena and Sobelair - gone but never forgotten.
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Could Microsoft build Boeing 777?
... and your comments
Could Microsoft's very smart but undisciplined software geniuses build a 777? What about the more disciplined engineers who work at The Boeing could they build a Windows operating system?
He mentioned Windows 95 and the 777. Both are highly complex products, he said. In answer to his own questions, Nolan said that yes, Boeing probably could develop Windows 95.
"But it would probably be somewhat inflexible and would take a heck of a long time," he said.
And Microsoft?
Its engineers probably could develop the 777, Nolan said, then brought the room down in laughter when he added: "But would you really want to fly on release one?" referring to the initial version of a software product.
Andre
... and your comments
Could Microsoft's very smart but undisciplined software geniuses build a 777? What about the more disciplined engineers who work at The Boeing could they build a Windows operating system?
He mentioned Windows 95 and the 777. Both are highly complex products, he said. In answer to his own questions, Nolan said that yes, Boeing probably could develop Windows 95.
"But it would probably be somewhat inflexible and would take a heck of a long time," he said.
And Microsoft?
Its engineers probably could develop the 777, Nolan said, then brought the room down in laughter when he added: "But would you really want to fly on release one?" referring to the initial version of a software product.
Andre
Another view on the B777:
Encyclopedia: Boeing 777
First taking to the air on June 14th, 1994, the Boeing 777 twin engine commercial airliner is manufactured by Boeing to meet the passenger capacity gap between the smaller 767 twinjet and very large 747.
This addition to Boeing's commercial airliner product line uses modern technological innovation extensively. It features Boeing's first use of electronic fly-by-wire, a large flightdeck featuring multiple LCD instrument readouts, extensive use of composite materials, and the world's larget turbofan jet engines, each capable of over 74,000 pounds of thrust and measuring in excess of 13 feet in diameter. 305 passengers can be seated in the typical three-class arrangement onboard the 777-200.
Since its introduction, the 777 has appeared in the basic 777-200 model, the 777-200ER (an "Extended Range" version of the -200), and the 33-foot "stretched" 777-300, capable of a passenger capacity up to 390 in a three-class configuration. Boeing has plans for a 777-200LR ("Longer Range" beyond even the -200ER) as well as a 777-300ER edition, scheduled for flight tests in 2006.
The 777 competes with the Airbus A330 and A340 line of aircaft.
The Boeing 777-200 photo seen here was taken in August 2002 at London (Heathrow) Airport. The aircraft is landing. Distinguishing features of the 777 can be seen, including the set of six wheels on each main landing gear, and the blade-like rear tailcone.
On April 2, 1997 a Boeing 777 IGW broke the Great Circle Distance Without Landing record for an airliner by flying east (the long way) from Boeing Field, Seattle, to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Covering the distance of 20044.20 km in 21 hours, 23 minutes.
General Characteristics
Cruise speed: 550 mph
Propulsion: Two General Electric GE90-90B High Bypass Ratio turbofan engines, rated at 90,000 pounds thrust each
Wingspan: 199 feet 11 inches
Lien !
Encyclopedia: Boeing 777
First taking to the air on June 14th, 1994, the Boeing 777 twin engine commercial airliner is manufactured by Boeing to meet the passenger capacity gap between the smaller 767 twinjet and very large 747.
This addition to Boeing's commercial airliner product line uses modern technological innovation extensively. It features Boeing's first use of electronic fly-by-wire, a large flightdeck featuring multiple LCD instrument readouts, extensive use of composite materials, and the world's larget turbofan jet engines, each capable of over 74,000 pounds of thrust and measuring in excess of 13 feet in diameter. 305 passengers can be seated in the typical three-class arrangement onboard the 777-200.
Since its introduction, the 777 has appeared in the basic 777-200 model, the 777-200ER (an "Extended Range" version of the -200), and the 33-foot "stretched" 777-300, capable of a passenger capacity up to 390 in a three-class configuration. Boeing has plans for a 777-200LR ("Longer Range" beyond even the -200ER) as well as a 777-300ER edition, scheduled for flight tests in 2006.
The 777 competes with the Airbus A330 and A340 line of aircaft.
The Boeing 777-200 photo seen here was taken in August 2002 at London (Heathrow) Airport. The aircraft is landing. Distinguishing features of the 777 can be seen, including the set of six wheels on each main landing gear, and the blade-like rear tailcone.
On April 2, 1997 a Boeing 777 IGW broke the Great Circle Distance Without Landing record for an airliner by flying east (the long way) from Boeing Field, Seattle, to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Covering the distance of 20044.20 km in 21 hours, 23 minutes.
General Characteristics
Cruise speed: 550 mph
Propulsion: Two General Electric GE90-90B High Bypass Ratio turbofan engines, rated at 90,000 pounds thrust each
Wingspan: 199 feet 11 inches
Lien !
Aerospace Boeing 777:
When the Boeing Aircraft company of Seattle, Washington announced its intent to design a new long range aircraft, Superform, was well positioned to promote the incorporation of SPF aluminum as a baseline for a variety of airframe applications. We had been supplying wing surface and engine nacelle skins and fairings on the high production 737 aircraft for many years and our status as a quality supplier fully qualified to the stringent D1-9000 specification, guaranteed us an audience with the various procurement and design teams.
Additionally, Boeing's interest in SPF aluminum and titanium had translated into their investment in our technology in the form of presses and technical know-how. This activity fueled their designer's interest in using SPF to replace some aging practices such as drop hammer forming. With this background, Superform has successfully gained orders for wing tip pressings, wing flap leading edge sections, and equipment housings.
The wing tip pressings are formed in 3mm thick SPF 2004 alloy. These parts are heat treated to the T6 temper and net periphery trimmed.
Andre
When the Boeing Aircraft company of Seattle, Washington announced its intent to design a new long range aircraft, Superform, was well positioned to promote the incorporation of SPF aluminum as a baseline for a variety of airframe applications. We had been supplying wing surface and engine nacelle skins and fairings on the high production 737 aircraft for many years and our status as a quality supplier fully qualified to the stringent D1-9000 specification, guaranteed us an audience with the various procurement and design teams.
Additionally, Boeing's interest in SPF aluminum and titanium had translated into their investment in our technology in the form of presses and technical know-how. This activity fueled their designer's interest in using SPF to replace some aging practices such as drop hammer forming. With this background, Superform has successfully gained orders for wing tip pressings, wing flap leading edge sections, and equipment housings.
The wing tip pressings are formed in 3mm thick SPF 2004 alloy. These parts are heat treated to the T6 temper and net periphery trimmed.
Andre