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The long-haul workhorse of many airlines, fly the 777 around the globe. Updated for 2022.

This is a tour of 39,205 nm (72,607 km) divided into thirteen legs.

To complete this tour, you will need to fly at least one route of each of the legs listed below. You will need to fly all legs using one of the aircraft types listed below. The type can differ between the different legs, as long as each individual route is flown using one of the aircraft types listed below.

All legs need to be flown using one of the following aircraft types :

  • Boeing 777-300ER (B77W/77W)
  • Boeing 777-200 (B772/772)
  • Boeing 777-300 (B773/773)
  • Boeing 777-F (B77F/77X)

Leg 1: LFPG-KJFK

This is a leg of 3,154 nm (5,841 km) from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG/LFPG) (Hub) to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK/KJFK) (Hub) .

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Leg 2: KJFK-OEJN

This is a leg of 5,528 nm (10,237 km) from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK/KJFK) (Hub) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED/OEJN) (Hub) .

Leg 3: OEJN-OMDB

This is a leg of 918 nm (1,701 km) from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED/OEJN) (Hub) to Dubai International Airport (DXB/OMDB) .

Leg 4: OMDB-RKSI

This is a leg of 3,638 nm (6,737 km) from Dubai International Airport (DXB/OMDB) to Incheon International Airport (ICN/RKSI) (Hub) .

Leg 5: RKSI-RCTP

This is a leg of 792 nm (1,466 km) from Incheon International Airport (ICN/RKSI) (Hub) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE/RCTP) (Hub) .

Leg 6: RCTP-RJBB

This is a leg of 921 nm (1,705 km) from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE/RCTP) (Hub) to Kansai International Airport (KIX/RJBB) .

Leg 7: RJBB-ZSPD

This is a leg of 707 nm (1,309 km) from Kansai International Airport (KIX/RJBB) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG/ZSPD) (Hub) .

Leg 8: ZSPD-RKSI

This is a leg of 445 nm (824 km) from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG/ZSPD) (Hub) to Incheon International Airport (ICN/RKSI) (Hub) .

Leg 9: RKSI-KSEA

This is a leg of 4,526 nm (8,383 km) from Incheon International Airport (ICN/RKSI) (Hub) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA/KSEA) (Hub) .

Leg 10: KSEA-RKSI

This is a leg of 4,526 nm (8,383 km) from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA/KSEA) (Hub) to Incheon International Airport (ICN/RKSI) (Hub) .

Leg 11: RKSI-EHAM

This is a leg of 4,623 nm (8,562 km) from Incheon International Airport (ICN/RKSI) (Hub) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS/EHAM) (Hub) .

Leg 12: EHAM-SBGR

This is a leg of 5,284 nm (9,786 km) from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS/EHAM) (Hub) to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU/SBGR) (Hub) .

Leg 13: SBGR-KJFK

This is a leg of 4,143 nm (7,673 km) from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU/SBGR) (Hub) to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK/KJFK) (Hub) .

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AN INSIDE LOOK AT BOEING'S 777X (SINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2022)

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Part 2 of our Singapore Airshow B777X coverage, we go on board the world's largest twin-engine airliner, and learn what sets this aircraft apart from the rest of the planes in the sky.

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During the Singapore Airshow 2022 Media Preview Day, members of the Plane's Portrait Aviation Media were given an exclusive opportunity to be invited by Boeing to tour their new Boeing 777-9. We here at Team A.P.P would like to send a special thank you to Boeing 777X chief pilot Captain Van Chaney as well as the dedicated crew of technical and marketing personnel that were there to guide us during the tour as well as to explain the different aspects of the aircraft.

The tour began about the exterior of the aircraft, as our guides from the Boeing Company brought us on a walk around the N779XW parked at Stand 463 of Changi Airport. Key points of the exterior tour were the new foldable wing tips which allowed for airport compatibility, larger carbonfibre wing for better lift performance, and the world's largest commercial aircraft engine, the General Electric GE9X engines for efficiency and power. (see Part 1 for B777X summary)

The interior of the 777-9 is currently still in its experimental stage, with the usual passenger seats and décor one would find on a commercial airliner replaced with full sets of experimental gear required for test flight operations. On board are two sets of 6 water ballast tanks, designed to vary the centre-of-gravity (CG) on flights to test shifting of simulated weight during flight as well as the take-off capabilities of aircraft. A series of pipes, valves, and pumps help to move water across different tanks to precisely control the movement of the CG. Across the main deck, a series of pallet sections form additional locations to place lead ballasts to further control the CG or change the overall gross weight of the aircraft for testing.

Over the wing section, an array of computers and processors make up engineering stations that aid the engineers in collating and monitoring experimental data in real-time. Miles of orange cabling snake in bundles from the hundreds of sensors and instruments placed around the aircraft. These stations are bolted down to the airframe to prevent the movement of these delicate equipments during flight.

At the rear of the aircraft, a massive rotating drum is placed just before the rear pressure bulkhead. This is the static cone cable reel, which reels in and out a long, small cone shaped sensor that provides accurate readings of static pressures during flight as well as collects aerodynamic data such as drag and airspeed from inside the aircraft’s slipstream.

Aboard the cockpit, there are significant advancements compared to the previous generation of 777s, and even the Boeing 737 MAX and the Dreamliner series. Aside from the heads-up display (HUDs), the cockpit controls feature touchscreen technology, updated flight control systems. One additional switch that is unique to the 777X series is the switch for the foldable wingtips. This switch will only be activated prior to take-off and maintains the wingtips in the “extended” position throughout its flight until landing, where the switch is then set back to the “folded” position.

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I toured an experimental Boeing 777X aircraft, which the planemaker is using to certify the new $442 million widebody. See inside.

Boeing's newest widebody aircraft , the 777X, is the world's largest twin-engine plane in production.

The jet is expected to enter service in 2025, though the timeline is years behind schedule.

I recently toured an experimental 777X plane to learn about the different flight tests. See inside.

Every year, Boeing shows off its fleet of passenger jets at annual air shows in cities across Europe and Asia.

While the planemaker did not take any planes to the recent Singapore Airshow amid the fallout from the Alaska Airlines 737 Max incident, its experimental 777X did make an appearance at the Wings India air show in January.

Boeing's new aircraft will be the biggest twin-engine wide body airliner in the world once it hits the market in 2025, sporting innovations, such as 10% better fuel efficiency compared to its predecessor and unique folding wingtips, the company says.

The 777-9 is the larger of two passenger variants, the second being the smaller, longer-ranged 777-8. Boeing also plans to build a freighter option .

Despite ambitious planes, the planemaker has faced a number of hurdles during the 777X's certification , pushing the original certification timeline back several years. Still, about a dozen airlines have so far collectively placed about 450 orders for the jet since Boeing unveiled it in 2013, the planemaker said.

On display next to its Airbus A350 rival , members of the media were invited inside the giant Boeing 777-9 test jet to get a closer look at the certification and production process. Take a look.

The $442 million Boeing 777X is the world's largest commercial plane in production.

Boeing first announced the aircraft in 2013 and it has undergone production developments and challenges for over a decade .

With a competitive size and range, the 777X has been designed as a replacement for the Boeing 747 and the old Boeing 777.

Unlike the Airbus A350, a completely new design , Boeing's next-generation 777X builds off the successful track record of its classic 777 planes, particularly the historically popular 777-300ER.

The latter proved to be one of Boeing's best-selling wide-body planes, with nearly 900 aircraft sold .

The 777-9 can carry up to 426 people in a two-class configuration and fly about 8,400 miles nonstop.

The smaller 777-8 variant , which carriers such as Emirates have ordered, has a longer range. It intends to fill the niche of longer-haul routes with less demand.

The concept is similar to Boeing's successful 787 Dreamliners , which come in three sizes: small, medium, and large, all with varying range capabilities .

Its long-haul capabilities are thanks to two powerful General Electric GE9X engines exclusively built for the 777X.

According to GE , the engines are the biggest ever built in the world and can produce some 100,000 pounds of thrust. To give you a visual, the entire body of a Boeing 737 can fit inside the GE9X engine .

The engine is 10% more fuel efficient than its GE90 predecessor, which was developed for the classic 777 models.

GE first tested the innovative power plant on a Boeing 747 test jet during a flight over the Mojave Desert in 2018 .

Complementing its next-generation engines are the Boeing 777X’s revolutionary folding wingtips — a first for commercial aviation.

The 777X has a wingspan of 235 feet and five inches with the wingtips deployed — 23 feet longer than older 777 variants .

The airplane has a longer wingspan to generate more lift, reducing its fuel burn by 10%. But this means its full wingspan can’t fit into 777 gates.

Airports are designed with specific specs for everything from the width of the runways and taxiways to gate-ramp space, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

The above picture shows the space needed for an Air New Zealand Boeing 777 compared to a Lufthansa Airbus A340 .

To avoid costly infrastructure changes, Boeing engineered the folding mechanism to ensure its new 777X could use the same airport spots as 777 models.

When the wingtips are retracted, the wingspan is about 212 feet — the same as the classic 777.

Without the folding wingtips, airlines and airports might be put off by the 777X due to the time and money associated with accommodating the longer wingspan .

The wingtips are safe thanks to redundancies built into the plane, Boeing told BI at the air show.

A flight test pilot told BI in June 2022 at the Farnborough Airshow in England, the first time I toured the jet, that the wingtips lock in place in flight and only fold once the aircraft reaches the ground and slows to about 50 knots — meaning there is no risk of the wingtips retracting during flight.

"We have a whole slew of alerts that make sure the wingtips are extended prior to takeoff," he said. "It's part of our before-takeoff checklist, which is electronic."

With all of the new technology, these operational capabilities need to be tested, which Boeing does using its fleet of four experimental 777X planes.

Each plane focuses on testing various technologies such as auto-land, environmentally friendly materials, low-speed performance, and extended twin-engine range operations.

These tests help Boeing demonstrate the 777X's safety and operating extremes to the federal regulators who certify the jet .

On display in India was Flight Test 1, which has so far flown over 1,300 hours across more than 550 flights.

A Boeing engineer told BI that the flights are primarily over the US, but a few are international to cover certain high-altitude tests .

Equipped with engineering stations and special testing equipment, the experimental 777X’s interior is unique.

The media got a rare look at the jet's skeleton, which had its flight control systems and wiring exposed .

Boeing engineers sit in an area called 'The Pit' in the middle of the plane, which monitors different parts of the aircraft, including weight, instrumentation, and engines.

Flight-test engineers conduct consecutive tests in one flight for efficiency, and there are typically anywhere from 10 to 20 people on board, an employee told BI.

Higher-risk test flights host fewer employees .

The flights can last from three to eight hours, but test conditions dictate the schedule and length.

"If the type of testing is kind of difficult on the body, we won't fly very long," an engineer told BI during a tour of the jet at the Paris Air Show in June 2023. "If it's fuel mileage testing, it's clearly going to be longer."

The yards and yards of orange instrumentation wiring inside the plane are only for testing and will not be on the final product.

The wiring — which is strewn throughout the entire plane — collects real-time data for the engineers to evaluate to ensure the plane performs as expected .

Other items specifically used for testing include the giant black barrels in the front and back of the jet, which control weight and balance.

Engineers use the barrels to move water back and forth to "hold the aircraft's center of gravity for longer," allowing it to be tested under a range of different flight conditions, a Boeing engineer told BI .

Meanwhile, Boeing highlights the difference between the 777X and the A350 windows.

Boeing said its windows are 29% bigger than those on the A350 and are placed higher on the fuselage to give passengers a better view and make the cabin feel bigger .

Additional tests evaluate possible scenarios, including heavy ice on the wing and how well the jet can recover from an out-of-control spin.

These tests are all done in various weather systems, too, including storms and rough turbulence .

There is also some non-test-related equipment, such as the few rows of passenger seats that engineers use when traveling.

An engineer told BI that the team flew on the 777X to get to the air show, starting in Seattle with a fuel stop in Hawaii .

But he said the passenger seats installed are just for sitting — the TV screens are disconnected.

The engineer explained the seats don't feature anything special, joking that the team has testing data as their inflight entertainment.

"It is fairly comfortable," he said. "We can get up as much as we want. We'll stand at the table and eat. It's just a fun way to travel, especially for a really long-haul flight from the US to India."

While the experimental 777X doesn't have a passenger mock-up inside, Boeing had a digital display to show its cabin design.

Boeing's regional director of cabin marketing, Brenna Wynhof, showed the media the two different architectural cabin options, including "A" and "B."

The difference is in the curvature of the ceiling panels .

Wynhof said the 'A' option creates a sense of height, and 'B' creates a sense of width.

Wynhof said the arch of the ceiling panel from A is flipped 180 degrees to create the B ceiling architecture, explaining the former option is best for business and first class while the latter is best for economy cabins.

"Both of these can exist on the same airplane, with A in premium cabins and B in premium economy and economy," she told BI .

Boeing has also created a unique lighting system to portray different scenes, such as a sunset and the northern lights.

Wynhof explained that Boeing manipulates the lighting with different gradients.

"The cotton candy sky is the best part of the sunset, and we can achieve the exact same gradient in the 777X because now we can intentionally illuminate the bin face color so the light can gracefully sweep across the cabin," she explained, noting the scene ends on a twilight sky.

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The Boeing 747 Cockpit: How It Has Changed Over The Years

  • The cockpit in the 747 underwent two significant upgrades, in the 747-400 and later, the 747-8.
  • The Boeing 747 cockpit evolved from analog gauges to glass screens like the 747-400's CRTs.
  • Modern Boeing 747-8 cockpit uses LCD screens, electronic checklists, and Electronic Flight Bags.

The Boeing 747 was introduced into service in 1970 and was in production for 55 years before being discontinued. During its impressive production run, Boeing produced more than 34 variants (both civilian and military), which is more than any other Jetliner.

Through the ages, technology improved drastically, and as a result, the 747 was upgraded at every turn. It extended the aircraft's longevity and ensured that flight crews had the latest equipment to keep flights safe and efficient. An area that evolved significantly was the cockpit, from analog gauges to a fully digital cockpit and everything in between.

Gauges and gauges

The 747-100 had no digital screens inside the cockpit and displayed information through analog gauges. Outside the typical flight instruments, the crew had to monitor hydraulics, electrics, powerplants, and more.

All the different gauges displayed different information and had to be monitored to ensure the safe operation of the aircraft. The engine panel alone had 16 gauges, four for each engine. As a result, there was another member of the flight crew: a flight engineer.

The flight engineer has to monitor 50 gauges as well as switches, lights, and circuit breakers, then filter the information to the pilots, allowing them to focus on flying. Many other aircraft at the time required a flight engineer, but the quad-engined 747 pushed the limits of their instrument scan.

One of the less talked about features of the Boeing 747-100 was the Inertial Navigation System (INS). The system was developed for the Apollo program and is now a mainstay on all jetliners. It removed the need for a flight navigator, which was common then.

Glass versus gauge

The 747-400 marks the second generation of the aircraft's cockpit . Six CRT screens and three Flight Management Computers (FMC) replaced many analog gauges.

The pilots each had two dedicated displays: a Primary Flight Display (PFD) for flight instruments and a Multi-Function Display (MFD), which showed other information such as maps, radar, and additional supplementary flight information. The Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting System (EICAS) takes up the middle two screens and allows the pilots to monitor the aircraft's systems.

The three FMSs input the route, load, fuel, and other trip information. It uses the data to calculate the cruising airspeed, Mach number, and optimum altitude, among other things. The FMC is also used to input NAVAID and radio frequencies.

The breakthrough of glass cockpit technology and EICAS made the role of the flight engineer redundant, as the computers did most of the processing and only alerted the crew about abnormalities.

Dream cockpit

The next significant upgrade for the 747s cockpit was with the 747-8 , which featured technology ripped straight out of Boeing's newest aircraft, the 787 Dreamliner. The new cockpit is more streamlined to reduce pilot workload and is equipped with all the bells and whistles you can think of. It is produced by association with Rockwell Collins.

Gone are the six old CRT screens. All of them have been replaced with Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs). The pilots still get two screens each, but the two EICAS screens have been consolidated into one screen, and the remaining screen is now called the electronic checklist. It contains all the checklists, reducing the amount of paper and documents the crew must carry. It also allows the airline to revise, update, and distribute checklists across the fleet.

Two screens can be added on either side of the cockpit, near the pilot's thighs. These two screens are part of the Boeing Class 3 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), an option for the 747-8. The screens further reduce the crew's reliance on paper and allow the flight crew to seamlessly communicate with dispatchers and Air Traffic Control (ATC).

The three FMCs are retained but upgraded to meet new specifications and standards. The Rockwell Collins CISS 2100 configurable integrated surveillance system is integrated into the new avionics suite, which handles the Terrain Avoidance and Warning System (TAWS), Traffic Alert Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), and transponders.

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In pictures: inside the boeing 777x billionaire's business jet.

The idea of a business jet based on the 777X is exciting, particularly if you happen to be a billionaire. The likelihood of any less-than-super-rich getting to fly one of these beauties is slim, but nevertheless, it’s exciting to take a peek inside.

The Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) 777X takes the concept of private jets to a whole new level. The expansive range of the newest member of the 777 family means it could fly halfway around the world without needing to refuel.

Specifically, the BBJ 777-9 would fly to a range of 11,000 nautical miles (20,370 km), while the smaller BBJ 777-8 could travel for 11,645 nautical miles (21,570 km). The immense size of these aircraft gives designers a substantial 3,256 sq. ft. (302.5 sq m) of cabin space to play with on the -8, and 3,689 sq. ft. (342.7 sq m) on the -9.

Licensed Business Jet Completion Center, Greenpoint Technologies, based in Washington, was keen to play with that space. Its ‘Lotus’ concept for the 777-8 combines stunning design touches with a lavish interior, worthy of any billionaire’s investment. Let’s take a tour.

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Inside the Lotus 777X business jet

Entering the 777X business jet, a grand entry facility greets passengers, perfectly positioned to be welcomed by the crew and to enjoy a champagne reception.

Bordering the reception area is a bathroom and lounges in both directions. Forward is a more informal lounge that could be used to host guests or for crew to rest and meet.

Aft of the grand entrance, passengers ascend a small flight of stairs to the main luxurious lounge. Greenpoint Technologies has gone with a sophisticated grey palette for this interior, with corner sofas and complementary carpeting for a high-end look.

Beyond the main lounge is the media room. Here, in the sunken area, guests will find a large, curved monitor and unique seating with high-low ottomans for comfort, whether they are viewing the latest blockbuster or a corporate presentation. At the rear of the media room, a bar for entertaining and socializing can be found.

Moving further back, to the right of the aircraft, is the guest suite. This has a private lounge area and a full-size double bed.

To the left of this section, a custom table and chairs make up a dining area or a place to host meetings.

At the very back is the master suite. This really takes lavish to the next level. The suite has a king-size bed and a ridiculously large walk-in dressing room complete with heated hardwood flooring.

Behind the bedroom is the master bathroom. This features heated marble flooring, black marble vanity with his and hers sinks, and towel warmers.

But the real crowning glory here is the oversized rain shower, a centerpiece that is worthy of any billionaire’s budget.

Design Director Annika Wicklund explained the inspiration behind Lotus, saying,

“Lotus’ inspiration began with the wide 777X cabin and the desire for multifunctional spaces, advanced connectivity and unique features that set the interior apart from traditional private business jets. Our team aimed to design a contemporary, functional interior with luxuries experienced at a world class hotel. The result is a spacious, reflective and welcoming interior.”

Would you like to fly on this stunning business jet? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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15 years of Boeing 777 Freighter success

Since its debut in 2009, the world’s best-selling widebody freighter has hauled up to 20% of global air freight..

March 12, 2024 in Commercial

777F in flight

Since Boeing delivered the first 777 Freighter in 2009, the game-changing twin-engine widebody freighter has become the most popular production widebody freighter with a fleet exceeding 250 and counting.

Boeing has delivered the 777 Freighter to 36 customers, who have operated the airplane a combined 4 billion miles and 8.4 million flight hours. The payload, range and tonne-kilometer economics of the 777 Freighter allow for more long-range, nonstop freighter flights than ever, connecting markets such as Asia with the United States and Europe, and linking critical high-value cargo markets without the need for a refueling stop.

Why does it matter: In the past 15 years, the airplane has made its mark in the air cargo industry - 37% of all large widebody freighters flying today are 777 Freighters.

“Air cargo has proven its value time and time again, with dramatic examples over the course of the pandemic. Dedicated freighters will remain a critical part of global trade in the future with their unique combination of speed and reliability in a dynamic economy,” said Darren Hulst, vice president of Commercial Marketing.

“In just 15 years, the 777 Freighter has become the most popular dedicated freighter in history with its demonstrated versatility. The 777 Freighter carries a wide variety of payloads with the range and economics that keep Boeing freighters at the top of the industry.”

What’s next:  Going forward, the 777-8 Freighter will build on the benefits of the 777 Freighter with the latest generation technologies of the 777X family -- providing the lowest costs of any large freighter with increased capacity for high-demand markets. The airplane will offer a 30% improvement on fuel use and CO2 emissions from the 747-400, with the highest payload and capability for a sustainable and profitable future.

Boeing forecasts the global freighter fleet to reach 3,435 airplanes by 2040 – including the newest member of the freighter family, the  777-8 Freighter is set to deliver in 2027.

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