The Big Boeing 777. The Boeing 777 or Triple Seven as it is commonly known is the largest twin-engine jet transport in service, a role that was briefly held by the Airbus A330 prior to the Boeing 777s introduction into service in 1995.

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Each engine on the 777 has a diameter approximately the size of a 737’s fuselage

All of the engines on the Titanic delivered around 46,000 horsepower combined. Just one of the GE units on the 777 puts out over 111,000 horsepower

During certification testing in 2002, the GE90-115B engine (777-300) set a world-record 127,900 lbs. of thrust. The GE90-115B ran for approximately 60 hours at triple red-line conditions (max fan speed, core speed and exhaust gas temperature) to evaluate the engine at its operational limits and demonstrate its capability beyond the most extreme operating conditions

There are 3 million parts in a Boeing 777 provided by more than 900 suppliers

The 777 was named winner of the prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy by the U.S. National Aeronautic Association, which honored the Boeing 777 as the top aeronautical achievement of 1995

The 777 can cruise at altitudes up to 43,100 feet

Boeing engineers designed and electronically pre-assembled the 777 using computers. New laboratory facilities enabled the various airplane systems to be tested together as a single integrated entity in simulated flight conditions, before the first jetliner took to the air

The 777’s landing gear is the largest ever in a commercial jetliner. With six wheels on each main landing gear, and two wheels on the nose gear, it has an unmistakable footprint

The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale recognized the Boeing 777 in April 1997 for achieving a speed and distance record for airplanes in its size and class. The 777 set the “Great Circle Distance Without Landing” record, traveling 10,823 nautical miles (20,044 kilometers or 12,455 miles), and it set the record for “Speed Around the World, Eastbound,” traveling at an average speed of 553 mph (889 kilometers per hour)

On May 30, 1995, the 777 became the first airplane in aviation history to earn U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to fly extended-range twin-engine operations (ETOPS) at entry into service. On that date, the FAA awarded the Pratt & Whitney-powered Boeing 777, 180-minute ETOPS

The 777 underwent the most extensive flight-test program ever conducted on a commercial jetliner. The flight-test program included nine airplanes, which flew more than 7,000 hours and 4,900 flights

The data shared and transferred on the network during the design phase of the 777 program totaled 1,847,930,000,000 bytes of production data. If you collected the equivalent of all this data on 3.5-inch diskettes the stack of these diskettes would be 13,368 feet (4,074.5 meters), which is taller than Mt. Fuji in Japan, which stands 12,338 feet (3760.6 meters)

Today’s Boeing 777 operators enjoy a 99 percent dispatch reliability rate

The flight control system for the 777 airplane is different from those on other Boeing airplane designs. Rather than have the airplane rely on cables to move the ailerons, elevator, and rudder, Boeing designed the 777 with fly-by-wire technology. As a result, the 777 uses wires to carry electrical signals from the pilot control wheel, column, and pedals to a primary flight computer

There is approximately 50,000 cubic feet of volume in a 777-300, and 40,000 in a 777-200

A lightly loaded Boeing 777 can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in less than six seconds

For engine testing, birds weighing up to 8 lbs. were launched into the engines & a rainstorm with 80 inches of rain per hour was created

As of December 2016, 60 customers had placed orders for 1,902 aircraft of all variants, with 1,460 delivered. The most common and successful variant is the 777-300ER with 702 delivered and 809 orders; Emirates operates the largest 777 fleet, with 157 passenger and freighter aircraft as of July 2016

The Boeing 777 is manufactured in Everett, Washington – the plant is so large that it requires its own fire department, security force, fully equipped medical clinic, electrical substations and water-treatment plant. The site’s main assembly building, which the Guinness Book of World Records acknowledges as the largest building in the world by volume, its footprint covers 98.3 acres

The 777 was aimed to replace DC-10s and L-1011s

United was the launch customer for the 777 project

Cathay Pacific was the launch customer for the 777-300 project

During takeoff, the 777’s engines push 2 million cubic feet of air per minute. That’s enough air to keep a human breathing for 44 days

Hull Losses :

17 Jan 2008 British Airways 38 Engine problems while landing at LHR

29 July 2011 EgyptAir Fire on the grounds of Cairo International Airport

July 2013 Asiana Airlines 214 Crash landed while landing at SFO

8 March 2014 Malaysia Airlines 370 Disappeared from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing

17 July 2014 Malaysia Airlines 17 Shot down from AMS to Kuala Lumpur

3 August 2016Emirates 521 Crash landed while landing from India to Dubai
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Each year more and more people travel by plane to destinations around the world. In fact, in 2017 over 4 billion passengers flew, setting a new world record. To accommodate this large volume of passengers, airlines and airplane manufacturers are continuously looking for new ways to maximize space, including trying to cram as many seats together in non-standard configurations.

Thankfully, all of the planes on this list can hold a large number of people without sacrificing comfort and personal space. As of the time of this writing, these are the world’s largest passenger planes based on maximum seat capacity.

10. Boeing 777-300ER

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The Boeing 777-300ER can hold anywhere from 314 passengers up to 396 passengers. It is an improvement on the original 777-300, which has a slightly smaller wingspan. The Boeing 777-300ER also has updated avionic, electrical, flight, and environmental control systems.

The Boeing 777-300ER has a longer range than the original 777-300 and was a result of customers looking for airplanes with more flexibility to serve non-stop routes. As the longer range model, the Boeing 777-300ER can fly up to 14,270 km (7,705.18 nautical miles).

Did You Know?

The Boeing 777-300 has been the flagship long haul airplane for Swiss International Airlines (SWISS) since 2016.

9. Airbus A330-300

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The Airbus A330-300 is one of Airbus’ oldest models and traces its origins to the company’s first airliner, the A300. Today, the Airbus A330-300 is still one of Airbus’ most popular models and has a seating capacity between 277 – 440 passengers.

The Airbus A330-300 can cover all ranges, from short-haul to long-range flights. Also, the A330-300 has various seating arrangements that are all comfortable for passengers and the crew. According to Airbus, the A330-300 has one of the quietest cabins of any large passenger plane.

Did You Know?

Although the Airbus A330-300 is an older model, Airbus invests about 150 million euros ($171,576,600) annually to improve the A330 line.

8. Airbus A340-300

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The Airbus A340-300 was the initial model in Airbus’ A340 family. The plane is one of Airbus’ oldest and made its debut flight in 1991. Typical passenger capacity for the Airbus A340-300 is 277 seats, but the plane does have a maximum capacity of 440 passengers.

The Airbus A340-300 has range of 7,400 nautical miles (13,704.8 kilometers). According to Airbus, the A340-300 was made to meet the needs of the 275-300 seat long-range market and is capable of offering increased flight frequencies at lower costs.

Did You Know?

The Airbus A340-300 was the company’s first long range aircraft.

7. Boeing 777-200LR

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The Boeing 777-200LR was the world’s longest range commercial aircraft when it debuted in 2005. The long-range Boeing 777-200LR is capable of flying 9,400 nautical miles (17,445 kilometers). While this is impressive, the brand new Airbus A350-900ULR has unseated the Boeing 777-200LR and has a range of 9,700 nautical miles (17,964.4 kilometers).

The Boeing 777-200LR typically seats 317 passengers, but can accommodate up to 440 people. Additionally, the Boeing 777-200LR provides an additional 47,250 pounds (21,430 kilograms) of revenue cargo capability for airlines.

Did You Know?

The Boeing 777-200LR has the ability to fly to basically any two city pairs around the world, including popular routes like New York-Singapore; Chicago-Sydney; and Perth-London.

6. Airbus A350-900

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The Airbus A350-900 is one of Airbus’ newer models and is part of the brand’s A350 XWB family. The Airbus A350-900 can hold up to 440 passengers, but typically only carries about 325 passengers.

Airbus recently release (April 2018) an ultra long range version of the Airbus A350-900 (Airbus A350-900ULR), which can fly further than any other commercial aircraft in the world. The Airbus A350-900ULR has a maximum range of 9,700 nautical miles (17,964.4 kilometers). This means that the Airbus A350-900ULR can fly 20 hours non-stop.

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The Airbus A350-900 has a large space just for flight attendants to rest. Their area contains six bunks and full standing room in the changing area.

5. Airbus A340-500

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The Airbus A340-500 is the second largest passenger plane in Airbus’ A340 family. In a typical configuration the Airbus A340-500 only seats about 293 passengers, but the plane is large enough to hold up to 440 passengers.

The Airbus A340-500 is one of Airbus’ long-range models and can travel up to 9,000 nautical miles (16,668 kilometers). According to Airbus, the A340-500 has some of the widest passenger seats in a cabin with a maximum width of 5.28 meters (17.32 feet).

Did You Know?

The Airbus A340-500 has not been a popular model for airlines and in 2012, Singapore Airlines got rid of the five Airbus A340-500 planes in its fleet.

4. Boeing 747-8

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The Boeing 747-8 is the largest commercial aircraft built in the United States in terms of size and is longest passenger aircraft in the world. However, despite its large size, the Boeing 747-8 can only hold up to 467 passengers. In a typical 3-class configuration, the Boeing 747-8 has 410 seats.

There are actually two versions of the Boeing 747-8, one for commercial passengers (747-8I (Intercontinental)) and one for cargo (747-8F (Freighter)). Some of the largest customers of the Boeing 747-8 include Lufthansa for the Intercontinental and UPS for the Freighter.

Did You Know?

The Boeing 747-8 can travel the length of three FIFA soccer fields (360 yards (1080 feet)) in one second.

3. Airbus A340-600

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The Airbus A340-600 is the second largest passenger plane in Airbus’ line of commercial planes. The A340-600 has a maximum capacity of 475 passengers, but typically airlines use 326 passenger layout. While it isn’t Airbus’ largest plane, the Airbus A340-600 is the company’s longest jetliner, with a fuselage length of 75.36 meters (247.24 feet).

Although the Airbus A340-600 is so large, it is an ultra long haul plane and has a range of 7,900 nautical miles (14,630.8 kilometers). The Airbus A340-600 features weight-saving composite structures; a fuel-saving aerodynamic design; and a flight control system that is easy for pilots to use.

Did You Know?

The Airbus A340-600 uses four Rolls-Royce Trent 500 engines.

2. Boeing 747-400

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The Boeing 747-400 is one of the largest passenger planes in Boeing’s iconic 747 series. Typically, the Boeing 747-400 seats about 416 people in a 3-class configuration, but it can seat up to 660 passengers in a 1-class configuration. The Boeing 747-400’s cabin has width of 6.13 meters (20.11 feet), which is quite spacious.

The Boeing 747-400 has a longer wing than earlier Boeing 747 models – its wing is 1.8 meters (6 feet) long and has a 6 foot high winglet. This allows the Boeing 747-400 to reduce fuel burn and have a longer range.

Did You Know?

British Airways is the largest operator of the Boeing 747-400.

1. Airbus A380

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The Airbus A380 is the largest passenger plane in the world with a maximum capacity of 853 passengers, depending on the configuration. To accommodate such a large number of people and amenities, the Airbus A380 has two full length-decks. This allows for the Airbus A380 to have a bar, lounge area, private suites, and seats that lie flat in business class.

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In addition to its large seat capacity, the Airbus A380 has a wingspan of nearly 80 meters (79.75 meters (261.65 feet) to be exact)). According to Airbus, the large size of the A380 is an advantage to airlines because the number of seats allows for an increase in revenue potential. The Airbus A380 is also good for the environment and air traffic congestion because more passengers can be transported through fewer trips.

Did You Know?

The Airbus A380 has a total flying range of 15,200 kilometers (932 miles).

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