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Boeing 777-200LR

Boeing 777-200LR General Description The Boeing 777-200LR ("Longer Range") is the ultra-long-range version of the 777-200 family.  It holds the record for the longest nonstop flight by a commercial airliner and was designed to connect virtually any two cities on Earth with no stopovers. Nickname: "Worldliner" First Flight: March 8, 2005 Entry into Service: March 2006 (with Pakistan International Airlines) Key Specifications Feature Boeing 777-200LR Typical Seating ~317 passengers (3-class configuration) Maximum Seating Up to 440 passengers (all-economy) Range ~15,843 km (8,555 nautical miles) Length 63.7 meters (209 feet) Wingspan 64.8 meters (212.7 feet, with raked wingtips) Maximum Takeoff Weight ~347,450 kg (766,000 lbs) ...

Boeing 777-200ER

Boeing 777-200ER General Description The Boeing 777-200ER ("Extended Range") is a long-range, twin-engine wide-body airliner.  It is an enhanced version of the original 777-200, designed to fly longer distances with more fuel capacity, making it a popular choice for long-haul international flights. Key Specifications Feature Boeing 777-200ER Typical Seating Approximately 314–336 passengers (3-class configuration) Maximum Seating Up to about 440 passengers (all-economy configuration) Range Approximately 13,080 kilometers (7,220 nautical miles) Length 63.7 meters (209 feet) Wingspan 60.9 meters (199 feet 11 inches) Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) Approximately 297,550 kg (656,000 lbs) Engines General Electric GE90-94B, Pratt & Whitney PW4074, or Rolls-Royce Trent 895 Design Features Twin-Eng...

Boeing 787-10

Boeing 787-10  General Description The Boeing 787-10 is the longest variant of the 787 Dreamliner series, designed to carry more passengers on medium- to long-haul routes.  While it shares most of its structure and systems with the 787-8 and 787-9, the 787-10 prioritizes capacity over range . First Flight : March 31, 2017 Entry into Service : April 2018 (with Singapore Airlines) Primary Role : High-capacity, fuel-efficient aircraft for medium-to-long international and transcontinental routes Key Specifications Feature Boeing 787-10 Typical Seating ~318 passengers (2-class configuration) Maximum Seating Up to 336 passengers Range 11,910 km  (6,430 nautical miles) Length 68.3 meters (224 feet) Wingspan 60.1 meters (197 feet) Maximum ...

Boeing 787-9

Boeing 787-9 General Description The Boeing 787-9 is the stretched, mid-size member of the 787 Dreamliner family.  It builds upon the 787-8’s technology with increased passenger capacity and extended range, making it one of the most popular and versatile wide-body aircraft for medium to long-haul flights. Key Specifications Feature Boeing 787-9 Typical Seating Approximately 296 passengers (3-class configuration) Maximum Seating Up to 296–310 passengers Range About 14,010 kilometers (7,565 nautical miles) Length 62.8 meters (206 feet) Wingspan 60.1 meters (197 feet) Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) Approximately 254,000 kg (560,000 lbs) Engines Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 or General Electric GEnx Design Features Composite Airframe : Like the 787-8, it uses approximately 50% carbon fiber-reinforced ...

Boeing 787-8

Boeing 787-8 General Description The Boeing 787-8 is the original and baseline variant of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner family.  It is a long-range, wide-body, twin-engine jet designed for improved fuel efficiency and passenger comfort.  The 787-8 revolutionized air travel with advanced composite materials, modern engines, and innovative systems. Key Specifications Feature Boeing 787-8 Typical Seating Approximately 242 passengers (3-class configuration) Maximum Seating Up to 280 passengers Range About 13,530 kilometers (7,305 nautical miles) Length 56.7 meters (186 feet) Wingspan 60.1 meters (197 feet) Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) Approximately 227,930 kg (502,500 lbs) Engines Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 or General Electric GEnx Design Features Composite Airframe: Approximately 50% of the...

Boeing 787-7

Boeing 787-7 The Boeing 787-7 is the smallest and shortest-range member of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner family.  Although it was part of the original 787 launch lineup, the 787-7 has not yet entered commercial service as of 2025. General Description The 787-7 was designed as a smaller, shorter-range variant of the 787 family, intended to replace older aircraft such as the Boeing 757 and provide efficient service on medium to long routes with moderate passenger demand. It was intended to serve routes that require lower capacity but still benefit from the 787’s advanced fuel efficiency and passenger comfort. Key Specifications  Feature Boeing 787-7 Typical Seating Approximately 210 passengers Maximum Seating Up to about 252 passengers Range Around 11,000 km (5,945 nautical miles) Length ...

Boeing 737

Boeing 737  The Boeing 737 is a narrow-body, twin-engine, short- to medium-haul jet airliner manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes .  First introduced in 1968 , it has become the world’s best-selling commercial aircraft , with over 11,000 units delivered as of 2024.  Known for its reliability, versatility, and cost-effectiveness , the 737 family is a backbone of global aviation, serving both full-service and low-cost carriers. Development History Launched : February 1965. First Flight : April 9, 1967. Entry into Service : February 1968 with Lufthansa (the launch customer). Initially designed as a smaller sibling of the Boeing 707 and 727 , the 737 was created to serve short-haul, high-frequency routes. Over time, the 737 has evolved through four generations  : ...