The Boeing 777's unique combination of superior range, outstanding fuel efficiency and passenger-preferred comfort has created long-range success for carriers around the world. And the 777-300ER now gives operators a perfect opportunity to extend that success. Highly detailed and accurate digital replicas of the Boeing 777-200ER and the 777-200LR aircraft. This product is the Base Pack for the 777 Captain expansion models (-300, -Freighter).
The Boeing 777 is a family of long range widebody
twin engine airliners built by Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
It carries between 305 and 550 passengers and has a range spanning from 5,600 to 8,870 nautical miles (10,400 to 16,400 km). Its first flight was in 1994.
Distinguishing features of the 777 include the set of six wheels on each main landing gear, its perfectly circular fuselage cross section, and the blade like rear tailcone.
In the 1970s Boeing unveiled its new models to replace and expand its then current line up. They were the twin engined 757 , to replace the venerable 727; the twin engined 767 to challenge the Airbus A300 and the 777 trijet to compete with the DC-10 and the Lockheed TriStar L-1011.
It was a trijet airplane based on a re-winged 767 design, with two main variants: a transcontinental airplane transporting 175 on trips up to 5,000 km (2,700 nautical miles) and an intercontinental version capable of flying over 8,000 km (4,320 nautical miles) with the same passenger load.
The twinjets were launched and the 777 trijet was cancelled. Boeing's choice to not proceed with the 777 was influenced by the design complexities of trijet aircraft, the absence of an engine with thrust in the range of 40,000 lb f (178 kN), and the success of the 757 and 767, particularly with the benefit of ETOPS regulations of the 1980s.
Boeing had a big gap in its product line between the 767-300ER and the 747-400 in terms of size and range, and realized the potential of such an airplane. The DC-10 and Lockheed Tristar, being of 1960s design, were also ripe for replacement. In the meantime, Airbus developed the A330 and A340 to fulfill that requirement.
The initial proposal from Boeing was simply to enlarge the 767, resulting in the 767-X concept. It was similar to a 767 but with a longer fuselage and larger wings seating about 340 passengers and with a maximum range of 7,300 nautical miles (13,500 km).
The airlines were unimpressed with the 767-X. They wanted short to intercontinental range capability, cabin cross section similar to the 747, a fully flexible cabin configuration and an operating cost lower than any 767 stretch. The result was a new design, the 777 twinjet.
The design phase of the 777 differed from all previous Boeing jetliners. For the first time, the airlines and their passengers had a role in the development of the plane. The 'Working Together' philosophy, as Boeing called it, meant that the 777 was their most customer oriented aircraft yet.
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The 777 was also the first commercial aircraft to be designed 100% by computer. No paper drawings were ever produced; everything was created on a 3D CAD software system known as CATIA. This allowed a virtual 777 to be assembled in cyberspace, allowing engineers to examine for interferences, and to test if the many thousands of parts would fit together properly before costly physical prototypes were manufactured.
Market demand sized, shaped and launched the newest member of the Boeing twin-aisle family -- the 777. The airplane design offers features, innovations and approaches to airplane development that set the standard for delivering value to airlines.
The Boeing 777 is the first jetliner to be 100 percent digitally designed using three-dimensional computer graphics. Throughout the design process, the airplane was 'pre-assembled' on the computer, eliminating the need for a costly, full-scale mock-up.
The airplane is larger than all other twinjet or trijet airplanes and smaller than the 747. It brings the twin-engine economic advantage to medium- and long-range markets.
Responding to strong demand from cargo operators around the world for an efficient, long-range, and high-capacity freighter, Boeing announced authority to offer the Boeing 777 Freighter in November 2004. Bringing unsurpassed efficiency to long-haul markets.
The 777 currently is available in six models: 777-200, 777-200ER (extended range), 777-200LR (longer-range), 777-300 and the 777-300ER, and the 777 Freighter.
The 777 program was launched in October 1990 with an order from United Airlines. In June 1995, United flew its first 777 in revenue service.
The Boeing board of directors authorized production of the 777-300 on June 26, 1995. The first 777-300 was delivered to Cathay Pacific Airways in June 1998.
Launched in February 2000, the new longer-range 777-200 and 777-300 airplanes bring the comfort and economic advantages of the Boeing 777 to non-stop routes that have never before been possible. The first 777-300ER rolled out of the Everett, Wash., factory on Nov. 14, 2002.
The first 777-200LR (Longer Range) -- the world's longest range commercial airplane -- was unveiled February 15, 2005 and first flew on March 8 and has begun a six-month flight-test program.
Boeing is offering its 777 customers new innovations that take advantage of the space in the overhead area of the airplane -- the area located between the top of the stow bins and the crown of the airplane. These innovations will allow operators to use the overhead space for crew rest stations and storage.
Thanks to a new wing, more efficient engine, and a lighter structure, the 777 makes efficient use of fuel. And this, in turn, means lower emissions per passenger seat. For every pound of fuel conserved, three fewer pounds of carbon dioxide are generated. The bottom line: Fuel efficiency isn't just good for economics, it's good for the environment.
Did you know -- The 777 is the first airplane to have a rose named after it?
On Feb. 15, 1996, the 777 was named winner of the prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy by the U.S. National Aeronautic Association. The award honored the 777 as the top aeronautical achievement of 1995.
Emirates operates three versions of Boeing 777-300.
First cabin version of the Boeing 777-300ER (77W) Three class. V1
First version of Boeing 777-300 operated by Emirates offers 354 seats in three classes: first, business and economy.
First class consists of 2 rows of closed suites per 4 in each. These suites have electrical sliding doors, mini bars, dressing tables, wardrobes and passengers of these suites may adjust the light as they want to. Also these seats are converted into flat bed seats with a mattress. For passengers with infants the seats 2E and 2F offer bassinets.
42 angle-flat seats are located in two section of business class. First section contains 2 rows of seats that have 2-3-2 configuration. Passengers traveling with babies are often seated on the seats 6DEF as they have bassinet locations.
Noise from the galleys and lavatories will cause inconvenience to passengers of the seats of the 7th row. Also, the seats 7A and 7K have misaligned windows.
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Behind the exit row the other 4 rows of business class seats are located. Other passengers tend to gather in the area of the seats of the 8th row while waiting to use lavatories and causing discomfort to passengers of these seats. The seats 8DEF have bassinets.
The only disadvantage of the seats of the 11th row is close location of more crowded economy class.
Economy class may accommodate 304 passengers in three classes. First section has 5 rows of seats that have 3-4-3 configuration. As the tray tables of the seats of the 17th row are located in the armrests the width of these seats is reduced. Also these sets have no floor storage during take-off and landing. Passengers with babies are often seated here as these seats have bassinet locations.
The main disadvantages of the seats of the 21st row is limited recline and close location of the lavatories.
The second section of economy class seats contains 14 rows of seats. Passengers of the seats 23DEFG will feel comfortable thanks to extra legroom. These seats are first reserved for passengers with infants. Among disadvantages of these seats: proximity of the lavatories, lack of floor storage during take-off and landing and reduced width as the armrests of these sears are immovable.
The best seats in this section are the seats 24ABC and 24HJK. These seats offer extra space for passengers’ legs. However, as the tray tables are built-in the armrests these seats are narrower than standard. Lack of floor storage during take-off and landing is another disadvantage of these seats.
Proximity of the galleys and lavatories may represent a problem to passengers of the seats of the 36th row.
The third section of economy class seats has 14 rows of seats. Passengers of the seats 37ABC and 37HJK will take advantage of extra legroom. But close location of the lavatories, reduced width and lack of floor storage during take-off and landing may cause discomfort.
For passengers with babies the seats 38DEFG offer bassinet locations. These seats have extra legroom but are narrower than standard and have no floor storage during take-off and landing.
As the tray tables are in the armrests the width of the seats 46AB and 46JK is reduced a little.
Limited recline and close location of the galleys and lavatories make the seats 49AB, 49DEFG and 55JK bas seats.
Second cabin version of the Boeing 777-300ER (77W) Three class. V2
This three class version of Boeing 777-300 may transport 360 passengers.
First class consists of 8 closed suites. All these suites are standard. For passengers with babies the seats 2E and 2F offer bassinets.
Business class has 42 angle flat seats located in 6 rows per 7 in each. The seats of the 6th row have bassinet locations. Close location of the galleys is the only disadvantage of the seats 7B, 7D, 7F and 7J.
Passengers with babies also are often seated on the seats of the 8th row. The noise from the galley and lavatories may cause discomfort to passengers of the seats 8B, 8DEF and 8J.
Economy class may accommodate 310 passengers. Most of the seats in economy class have 3-4-3 configuration. Economy class seats are located in three sections.
First section includes 5 rows of seats. As the tray tables are built-in the armrests the width of the seats of the 17th row is slightly reduced. Also these seats have no floor storage during take-off and landing. For passengers with infants these seats offer bassinets.
Proximity of the lavatories and limited recline are the disadvantages of the seats of the 21st row.
The second section of economy class has 134 seats. Passengers of the seats 23DEFG, 24ABC and 24HJKJ will feel comfortable thanks to extra legroom. Among disadvantages: reduced width of the seats, lack of floor storage during take-off and landing and close location of the lavatories. Also these seats offer bassinet locations for passengers with babies.
The seats of the 36th row are less reclining than standard. Proximity of the galleys and lavatories is another disadvantage.
Behind another exit row the third section of economy class seats is located. Passengers of the seats 37ABC and 37HJK will take advantage of extra space for their legs. The noise from the galleys may be bothersome. The tray tables are built-in the armrests making them immovable and that is why these seats are narrower than standard. Lack of floor storage during take-off and landing is another disadvantage of these seats.
Passengers traveling with babies are often seated on the seats 38DEFG. Also these seats have limited space for passengers legs, have no floor storage during take-off and landing and have reduced width as the tray tables are in the armrests.
As there are no seats behind other passengers and crew members passing by tend to bump into the seats 45C and 45H.
For passengers traveling with a partner will be ideal AB and JK seats of the rows 46-49. The floor anchors from the seats located in front may interfere legroom of the seats 46AB and 46JK.
The seats of the 50th row are considered bad seats as they are less reclining than standard and are located close to the galleys and lavatories.
Third cabin version of the Boeing 777-300ER (77W) Two class
Two class version of Boeing 777-300 is the most common in Emirates’ fleet.
This airplane may transport 427 passengers: 42 in business class and 385 in economy.
First six rows represent the seats of business class. All these seats have 2-3-2 configuration. For passengers with infants the seats of the 1st row are equipped with bassinets. The main disadvantage of these seats is close location of the galleys and lavatories.
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The 6th row of the business class seats is located behind the exit row. These seats also offer bassinet locations and have the same disadvantage as the seats of the 1st row, i.e. proximity of the galley and lavatories.
Behind the business class 3 sections of economy class seats are located. Most of them have 3-4-3 configuration.
First section consists of 13 rows of seats. Passengers of the seats 8ABC and 8HJK will feel comfortable thanks to extra legroom. However, as the tray tables are in the armrests, the width of these seats is slightly reduced. These seats have no floor storage during take-off and landing. The noise from the galley and lavatories may cause discomfort. For passengers with infants these seats have bassinet locations as well as the seats 9DEFG. The disadvantages of the seats 9DEFG are the same as of the seats of the 8th row.
The seats 15A and 15K have no windows.
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Limited recline and close location of the lavatories are the disadvantages of the seats 21ABC, 21HJK and 22DEFG.
Behind the exit row the second section of economy class seats is located. This section has 14 rows.
Passengers traveling with infants are often seated on the seats 23DEFG. Passengers of these seats will take advantage of extra space for their legs. Among disadvantages of these seats: lack of floor storage during take-off and landing, reduced width as the tray tables are built-in the armrests making them immovable. Other passengers tend to gather in the area of these seats while waiting to use lavatories and causing discomfort to passengers of these seats.
The best seats in this section are considered the seats 23ABC and 23HJK. These seats may have extra space for passengers’ legs. But it can get cold by the exits during the flight. Also these seats are narrower than standard and have no floor storage during take-off and landing.
The seats 35ABC and 35HJK are less reclining than standard, the noise from lavatories may also represent a problem.
The third section of economy class seats is located behind another exit row. Due to the exit row located in front passengers of the seats of the 37th row will have extra legroom. Other passengers tend to congregate in the area of these seats while waiting to use lavatories. These seats are narrower than standard as the armrests of these seats are immovable. Lack of floor storage during take-off and landing is another disadvantage of these seats. Passengers traveling with babies are often seated on the seats 37DEFG as they offer bassinets.
As there are no seats behind the seats 45C and 45J are often bumped by other passengers and crew members passing by.
For passengers traveling with a partner will be ideal the seats AB and JK of the rows 46-50. These seats offer extra under seat storage as they are higher of the ground than other standard seats. But this may cause discomfort to passengers whose legs cannot touch the ground, moreover during long flights. Also it is difficult to sleep on these seats as they have no wall to lean against.
Limited recline make the seats 48AB bad seats.
Proximity of the lavatories will cause discomfort to passengers of the seats 48D and 48G.
The seats 49DEFG and 50 JK are considered bad seats because they are less reclining than standard and are located close to the lavatories.