Boeing 777

777 · Post by **777** » 15 Aug 2003, 00:19

Hi,

Why are there not more people talking about the Boeing 777 ?

OK it is an expensive plane, but it is one of the best airliners on the market (if not THE BEST).

In service since 1995(only), already more 450 have been delivered on a total order of more than 600.

KLM gets its 777's in October.

See you soon.

Andre

Skystef · Post by **Skystef** » 15 Aug 2003, 01:34

Yeah Mr. 777, i know how U r feeling.

I loved to talk bout the 707, but this type is as rarely seen on a Belgian airfield as an 777. I believe that when actualy seeing (or flying by pilots) those planes can start more discussions bout it. I used to see the first 777 @ BRU back in 1995, it was a daily rotation of United Airlines. Lots of talk about it those days. Sadly very few carriers were seen afterwards in Belgium, lets say American Airlines & Egyptair to name a few.

I was born to late for the 707 highdays, but i suppose the kingdom of the 777 is just starting. Hopefully we see this type more often in Belgium, likely candidates are coming from the States, but you never know with the "unstable" Asian market.

777 looks great, but to, me the stretched version is "a bit" over the aesthetic limit.

Rgrds SkyStef

Post by **sn26567** » 15 Aug 2003, 08:10

My opinion on the 777? Here it is, Mr 777.

I flew the 777 once, on a domestic stretch of Thai between Bangkok and Phuket. In Economy (I was on holidays!). My impression? Inside it looked exactly like the 747 (in the main cabin): same 3-4-3 seating, same feeling of power (massive engines) and space (huge cabins), although in a fully booked plane you are cramped - even on a short flight.

Altogether I enjoyed the flight because it was a first for me, but I would not look after a renewal of the experience.

Avro · Post by **Avro** » 15 Aug 2003, 12:01

Q707 wrote:Sadly very few carriers were seen afterwards in Belgium, lets say American Airlines & Egyptair to name a few.

I've never seen an American Airlines B777 @ BRU

Can you tell me when they came

Ciao
Chris
8)

Zorba · Post by **Zorba** » 15 Aug 2003, 16:02

I never saw a 777

It looks sooooo big, I hope there will be a airline who fly to BRU with the 777 ...

Regards,

Rutger :waving:

Avro · Post by **Avro** » 15 Aug 2003, 16:27

Rutger,

Egyptair comes sometimes with a B777. Mostly on sundays.

Ciao
Chris

Zorba · Post by **Zorba** » 15 Aug 2003, 16:35

Chris,

Egyptair? I never saw them flying to BRU with 777 ... Maybe I'll see it next time.

Does somewone knows if Emriates would ever fly to BRU? I love Emirates so much!

Regards,

Rutger :waving:

Skystef · Post by **Skystef** » 15 Aug 2003, 18:56

Avro wrote:I've never seen an American Airlines B777 @ BRU Can you tell me when they came

Yeah Chris, has been a while ago, but there was even a topic @ luchtzak
AA 777 topic

, SkyStef

Post by **sn26567** » 15 Aug 2003, 19:11

Q707 wrote:
Avro wrote:I've never seen an American Airlines B777 @ BRU Can you tell me when they came
Yeah Chris, has been a while ago, but there was even a topic @ luchtzak
AA 777 topic

Oh! At that time, neither Chris nor myself were members of Luchtzak, and the dormant forum was a dull discussion between mainly inactive administrators

Now, at least there is LIFE :dance: and COLOUR in the forum :rock:

Post by **luchtzak** » 15 Aug 2003, 19:29

LOL !!

Then you didn't saw my 50 members and counting-message posted back on the 21st of Oktober

Don't tell me how this website changed

ciao,

Bart
:rock:

Avro · Post by **Avro** » 16 Aug 2003, 11:05

Q707 wrote:Yeah Chris, has been a while ago, but there was even a topic @ luchtzak

Allright thanks SkyStef

sn26567 wrote:Oh! At that time, neither Chris nor myself were members of Luchtzak, and the dormant forum was a dull discussion between mainly inactive administrators

You are totally right André, and now the forum has become one of the most important parts of this site.

luchtzak wrote:Then you didn't saw my 50 members and counting-message posted back on the 21st of Oktober

Man there is a world between that message and the current situation :wow:

Ciao
Chris
8)

Lyulka · Post by **Lyulka** » 16 Aug 2003, 12:37

if you really want to see a triple, just go to heathrow. The number of avro's we see at EBBR is less than the number of 777 you see their!

777 · Post by **777** » 17 Aug 2003, 00:14

Thanks for your reactions on the 777, I see most of them are positive.

By the way not only Heathrow but also Zurich, CDG and Gatwick (London has five airports) are full of 777's and soon amsterdam will follow.

Alitalia also has beautifull 777's.

Have you ever seen such HUGE ENGINES(especially the GE).

Andre

Skystef · Post by **Skystef** » 17 Aug 2003, 01:15

Dedicated to our 777 friend(s), this great shot of Saudia

SkyStef

777 · Post by **777** » 17 Aug 2003, 01:24

Thanks SkyStef

Andre

gliding-glider · Post by **gliding-glider** » 17 Aug 2003, 05:52

Q707, nice picture .....

however if you ask me (and who am I to comment), just not about a tailstrike ....... before lifting off.

I had the opportunity to fly once in a (BA) B777 in ,, C ,, class between LHR and DXB (those where the good old business trips when aviation was still going well) and I really enjoyed the flight (nice plane) and the service (as to my hombell opinion, BA is a nice airline) ! !

Kind regards, :jump2:

Avro · Post by **Avro** » 17 Aug 2003, 12:41

Nice picture SktStef. I would also say that it was nearly a tailstrike

777 wrote:By the way not only Heathrow but also Zurich, CDG and Gatwick (London has five airports) are full of 777's and soon amsterdam will follow

You're right KLM will soon operate the B777-200ER

Here's a picture of the first Boeing 777-200ER for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. The fuselage sections are joined together to form an airplane body.

Ciao
Chris 8)

777 · Post by **777** » 17 Aug 2003, 13:01

I looked everywhere to find KLM pics => no pics.

Now I know where that picture came from, I forgot to check Boeing.

Andre

777 · Post by **777** » 17 Aug 2003, 13:52

Don't forget that all 4 US airlines coming to BRU have 777's but don't use them on BRU.

But they do on Heathrow, CDG, Frankfurt, etc..

And

777 · Post by **777** » 24 Aug 2003, 23:48