Boeing gets orders for new 777 longer-range models

Five major customers have now placed a total of 39 orders and commitments for the Boeing 777 Longer-Range aircraft. Executives from EVA Airways, GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), and Japan Airlines (JAL) joined Alan Mulally, president of Boeing Commercial Airplanes when ANA announced its order for six 777-300 Longer-Range aircraft.

On Monday at Farnborough, GE Capital Aviation Services and International Lease Finance Corporation, two leading leasing companies in the industry, announced potential orders for a mix of 10 and eight 777-200 and -300 Longer-Range aircraft respectively. The final quantities of each model will be chosen by the lessors at a later date. Japan Airlines and EVA Airways orders for the 777 Longer-Range family members were announced earlier this year.

There are two models of 777 Longer-Range aircraft, the 777-200 model that will carry 301 passengers 8,860 nautical miles (16,405 km) and the 777-300 model that will carry 365 passengers 7,200 nautical miles (13,330 km). The new aircraft will be powered by a high-thrust derivative of the General Electric GE90 engine that is offered on existing 777s.The engine will provide 115,000 lbs. of thrust.

"I am proud of the reception that the longer-range 777-200 and -300 have received from our customers and friends in the commercial aircraft industry," said Mulally. "The newest members of the 777 family are built on the outstanding features and advantages of our current models. They will continue the Boeing tradition of delivering outstanding value to operators, and passengers will benefit by being able to choose more non-stops flights to more destinations."

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