Boeing 777X/777-9 [N779XW] Takeoffs and Landings at Portland Airport (PDX)

Ever since Boeing began sending the 777X to Spokane for testing, I've been waiting patiently for them to finally send it to Portland. Today sees all that waiting finally come to fruition. Incredible to finally get to see it in person and listen to the roar of the GE9Xs. Enjoy some of my favorite footage I've ever gotten.
Flight: BOE1 (PDX-MWH)
Date: 10/16/20

[@4stringmanagmaildcom]

I worked at Boeing for 22 years starting in 1978 and departing in 2000. The 777 was my favorite program, by far. Very proud of her and the record she has created after all these years. She'll be flying at least another 30 years so could easily outlive me, work I did as a relatively young man.

[@PortlandAviation]

It's certainly a superior plane and deserves the love and positivity it receives! Thanks for your work on it.

[@flyinhawaiian5848]

When the 777 production line was launched in the early 1990's, the program motto as you probably recall was "Working Together," a philosophy pioneered by Phil Condit that created an atmosphere of close cooperation between the customer, suppliers, and Boeing support organizations. The result was the creation of an airplane that offered outstanding performance with quality and longevity, and at a reasonable cost. Sadly, those production concepts that were so instrumental in creating this wonderful airplane seemed to have been largely forgotten, or ignored, on later programs.

[@samypons3185]

👏👏👏

[@EasyModeFishing]

Massive plane. Largest 2 engine plane ever!

[@narghora]

Hi. Did the get the idea early from the 757 767???

[@_nolan_nolan]

The Queen of the Skies 747 has truly found a worthy successor to her throne in the 777. Long Live the King 777❤️

[@mstrmren]

The King is the a380

[@zephyr_00]

747 have no successor No plane will ever be able to replace it while it's gone

[@samdedman7557]

@@mstrmren The A380 was a disaster from the start.. that's why Airbus stopped making them.

[@mstrmren]

@@samdedman7557 That doesnt mean the a380 is the King of the Sky

[@mstrmren]

@@samdedman7557 And it was only a faliure because it was released so late, if it was build at the time the 747 was nee, it would have been a massive sucess

[@eyfk]

I love the roar of the Boeing 777 with GE engine.

[@PortlandAviation]

Me too!

[@chiruraju1306]

🌏🌎🌍🎂

[@touchdown185]

Follow my channel for close up look at aircrafts

[@dammitcarlos5979]

I agree

[@sebastianfloyd372]

@@PortlandAviation Boeing 777Xs are safe

[@ADIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII]

i dont know if anyone mentioned this but that bird that appeared to take off with the plane was crazy in sync and it made me smile =)

[@christainmarks106]

Like the way it effortlessly glides into the air during take off is stunning....

[@iain8837]

Only looks effortless because of the light weight during testing or the late rotation. Very common on test flights.

[@locoHAWAIIANkane]

Damn those engines are massive!

[@airplanes0015]

Yep, almost as wide as the fuselage!

[@locoHAWAIIANkane]

@@airplanes0015 I just have to see that up close.

[@airplanes0015]

@@locoHAWAIIANkane yeah. I wish I saw one! Last night I went planespotting at ATL and saw a Korean Air A380. It was amazing how huge it was!

[@josebasilioconcepcion4377]

@@airplanes0015 a 737 can easily fit in it

[@airplanes0015]

@@josebasilioconcepcion4377 yep. I can’t believe how huge they are though.

[@austinfry5977]

I love the bird taking off at the same time around 1:20. Just ironic and fantastic symbolism.

[@swissaviation]

love watching those wingtips fold. so exciting to see this beauty in action. great footage!

[@PortlandAviation]

Thanks! Yeah, I love that too!

[@sebastianfloyd372]

@@PortlandAviation Air Canada should order these 777Xs

[@noelcastro726]

I had the pleasure of working on the controls systems for those GE9X engines! It was pretty awesome for my first job straight out of college! :D

[@DomoniqueMusiclover]

Wow....

[@connorharris2119]

I in college in the uk so not university like but I’m wanting to become a mechanical engineer for civil aviation

[@joddypranata1862]

LUCKY DUUUUCK!!

[@belacickekl7579]

Wait, you got to program the FADEC? THAT'S SO COOL! Gotta fight compressor stalls, flutter, lag, and flameouts!

[@noelcastro726]

@@belacickekl7579 Yup! Performed software testing at the GE facility around Cincinnati, OH.

[@louiswilliamhicks]

I would agree with many, that the 777X will now carry the torch from the 747.

[@sonnyanthonyzabala680]

Ah, that classic roaring 777 siren engine... So nostalgic! Definitely not a 777 without that.

[@PortlandAviation]

100% agreed!

[@Blank00]

But then again, it's a GE, not a Roars Royce

[@rv7w602]

The actual 777 classics, 777-200/ER and 300 don't have that

[@yoyoyoyoshua]

@@rv7w602 Some 200ER's have GE engines.

[@TheCOZ]

Such a beautiful bird. Hard to believe that the 777's been in service for nearly 30 years already. How time flies.

[@boomjonggol5757]

dude that wingspan literally reminded me of the a380. This thing, including its monstrous engines, is just so mind bogglingly BIG!

[@nargwhal]

That's why the wingtips fold when they are folded they have the same wingspan as old generation 777s!

[@EdWhisenantAviation]

HUGE LIKE, You got some incredible footage, love this bird and look at those GE9Xs 😎👍

[@PortlandAviation]

Thanks!

[@prodbyravy]

I was there that day catering Alaska and I saw it land. 777 sheesh 🔥

[@pdxaviation]

What’s up Ravy? How’s Sky Chefs? LOL

[@AluminumOxide]

Twin-engine jets have a reputation for being small narrow body aircraft, but it’s hard to believe that the 777X is the same size if not slightly bigger and longer than a 747 and an A380, plus carrying a similar number of passengers!

[@Cakeyboi4]

this is basically boeing's way of saying "fuck quad-jets."

[@JishyFishy4106]

@@Cakeyboi4 but trijets and quadjets are equally important, for safety reasons..

[@fatrat6988]

Do ur research. The 777x has a max takeoff weight of 775,000lbs while the 747 and a380 has a max takeoff weight of 988,000 and 1,208,000lbs. The 777x is longer than both the 747 and a380 but it isn’t bigger. Also, the 747 and a380 has a max passenger capacity of 660 and 853 while the 777x is 550. Don’t comment if u know nothing about what you’re talking about

[@taketaketake0224]

The silhouette after take off is so magnificent.

[@nybotor1]

That’s some sweet action! I’ve never heard GE9X’s before, but the sound from the videos was quite interesting.

[@PortlandAviation]

Thanks! Yeah, it seems to sound a bit like the GE90, but it also sounds pretty spooky at low power. Seems they took a leaf out of the Pratt and Whitney book on that one.

[@chiruraju1306]

🌏🌍🌎🎂

[@thebabbler8867]

This video will go viral. 777x is an aerial phenomenon.

[@lionblazegd]

"you hear that, lad? it's the sound of pure, raw power."

[@eduardofindlay4518]

The folding tips while turning to line up is something elseee

[@user-bd7tu8el6c]

i just LOVE the sound and design of this wonderful aircraft

[@QuantumBraced]

Giant engines. Super long wingspan. Looks really cool.

[@Weeklongwind647]

Only the 777 has that most unique engine sound that I rlly love. The 777 was my childhood plane, because I have flown in it a lot of times. Also, since I have ridden on a 777, for some reason it has very smooth landings compared to others. I remember getting of the plane down stairs and looking at the 2 massive engines. They where so big!!!!

[@emanueluceta4732]

Now that’s a beautiful bird god bless the 777

[@ADIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII]

there is no such thing as a god

[@RossAviationWorld]

So looking forward to seeing more of these beauties within the next few years. Fantastic footage!

[@PortlandAviation]

Yeah, you're definitely not alone there! Thanks!

[@giangos]

So beautiful airplane!And the sound while takeoff for every airplane is...my god!!!

[@66tortor]

That is one gorgeous American bird!! So magnificently glamourous! It looks like a beautiful Italian or South American woman, but it's an airplane! Eat your heart out, Airbus.

[@visionist7]

A340 500 is even better looking. 4 Engines 4 Long Haul.

[@66tortor]

@@visionist7 to each his own, I guess.

[@Gr3harrier]

That truck driver (first clip) really wanted to race my 777x, but it was game over as soon as the beast started rolling.

[@rickyism1576]

I work at the Spokane airport and loved getting to drive by this plane everyday. I was unsure whether they would let me anywhere near it so I keeped some space but those engines are huge! Can't wait to fly on it.

[@RBZfun_yT]

Wow such a nice airplane it’s Tip of wing can go up and down congrats on another successful first flight !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@usmale4915]

What a beautiful plane! Thank you for sharing!

[@xxfreedomxx9479]

1:20 this scene is my fav bird and plane both taking off

[@marxxmann8758]

I am always a big fan of quad jets especially the A340-600 ,747s and the bae 146-300, but this made me fall in love with twin engines

[@ohareinternationalaviation1748]

No other aviation KZbin channel has this awesome footage do the 777X!

[@romasmurphy]

777X is actually like the son of 747, he replaces his retired mother in the sky, enjoy ur old age Queen of the sky now ur son has become the new king of the sky 🛫

[@RdmassRdmass]

So graceful. It surely will make passengers on it have great fun.

[@user-yk1gn6pd5u]

I used to work on the runway in Miami international I had the luck to watch it take off when the first Gen 777 200came out beautifull engine sound up close in that runway. Worthy successor to the 747.

[@BensPlanesTrainsProductions]

Very Nice Video, Love how the Wing tips Fold in and out before Takeoff. it sure is a big aircraft. It be great when these aircraft are out in service. I have left a like & Subscribed to your channel.

[@melvyncox3361]

Nice job mate,and a real looker.lmpressive❤😎👍!

[@Crazcompart]

I like when they do those extremely long flight tests with all that special instrumentation packed inside where the seats would be that takes thorough readings of every single section of the plane to see how it all faires duing every flight and handling situation they can throw at it!

[@bcshelby4926]

..wow only a few days ago. Almost thought about going to he airport late last week. to do some plane watching. That would have been a treat to see. Love the sound of those big GE's spooling up. Nice catch.

[@PortlandAviation]

Thanks! Yeah, funny how a day before I saw this, I said we probably wouldn't have to wait long to see it here. That sure did age well.

[@VMBproduction]

Wonderful video of the new B777X, my friend! She looks so good!!!!

[@PortlandAviation]

Thank you, for sure! I consider myself lucky to see it!

[@user-mb1eg3xs9r]

Song name:Dear My Sky Artist:GE9X

[@neilgabbart3967]

I saw her on approach from my place in Gresham but by the time I could get myself out the door and over to the airport she was already gone back to Moses Lake. I was kicking myself for missing it. Thank you for posting!

[@PortlandAviation]

No problem mate! Lucky you got to see it at all. I know a guy living in Vancouver who had to hear it fly over him 3 times but he couldn't see because it was cloudy.

[@neilgabbart3967]

Oh, that's torture! Im looking forward to hearing the 9X's in person someday, but this will do for now. Excellent footage. Thanks again for sharing this!

[@AviationFin]

Good video my friend, Thanks for sharing!

[@LeVanTien-to]

good job! very good landing with amazing engine sound!

[@philipbrailey]

Beautiful aircraft in every way.

[@BayAreaTraveler]

Wow, nice catch! 777X looks absolutely marvelous!

[@PortlandAviation]

Thanks! I couldn't agree more!

[@JETZcorp]

One thing I like about this channel is, it's about the only thing to come out of Portland without lots of garbage and stolen cars scattered all over. PDX is one of the last things that's actually nice here. I'm going to really miss the MD-11s after I leave.

[@PortlandAviation]

Unfortunately a lot of camps with stolen cars and garbage have sprung up along 33rd and Marine Dr. right next to the airport as well as nearby areas. Sad to see how large the city has allowed the homelessness problem to become.

[@chadnguyen6332]

I will totally fly this plane. Once the air travel industry opens up, Boeing is going to make a comeback. I know it.

[@Sedna063]

Is it? currently it still has a lot of problems with their Dreamliners and the 737 MAX

[@yoyoyoyoshua]

@@Sedna063 They're coming back slowly

[@kennythebeast5687]

Such a smooth landing

[@Mike5890Aviation]

Such a long plane with amazing huge engines!!.

[@moondeities]

Oh yes, that nostalgic siren like sound of the GE engine. Just like its predecessor GE90.

[@nickymouse1617]

His majesty

[@MySpace662]

Beautiful bird to watch.

[@hyrenaj2888]

Love the little emblems of the launch customers Boeing put on their test planes.

[@josebrizuela5926]

The biggest n most beautiful plane from Boeing 777X😮😮😮😮

[@paulherman9599]

What a beautiful aircraft... !!

[@rafaviajero6667]

Hermoso avión . Gracias por el video.

[@mahiahamed5286]

The size of those ENGINES!Really the GE-9X is a massive engine!

[@PortlandAviation]

Indeed!

[@vinaviation9726]

Fantastic footage and awesome sound!

[@PortlandAviation]

Thanks!

[@andykay736]

That's an absolutely amazing video! Spectacular !!👍👍👍👏👏👏👌👌👌

[@PortlandAviation]

Thanks!

[@amineamine2260]

I really love those big engines

[@PortlandAviation]

Same!

[@buybygb]

Great catch! Hopefully THIS ONE will be everywhere in the future.

[@PortlandAviation]

Thanks! Yeah, let's hope they made some better engineering choices this time...

[@buybygb]

@@PortlandAviation Hopefully so, though some ex boeing people are already saying to brace for another max like mess.

[@PortlandAviation]

@@buybygb Yikes.

[@the_knoph]

As much as I've loved working on this beauty, I'm 10x as excited to fly on it!

[@PortlandAviation]

Should definitely be a good experience!

[@hanssamson5436]

@@PortlandAviation hopefully they should perform in farnborough show just like the 787 and 737max did

[@danielelenesanfosso744]

Look at those retractable raked wingtips! ❤

[@bbbeezy]

I saw this on radar and wondered what it was doing. Great catch!

[@PortlandAviation]

Thanks! It took me by surprise, I had to rush out for it.

[@cmm3338]

that landing was phenomenal.

[@DOMINICAAVIATION]

Mighty sweet footage man! Thumbs up!

[@PortlandAviation]

Thank you!!

[@pdxaviation]

Beautiful video! Was such a great treat to catch this in Portland.

[@PortlandAviation]

Thanks! Hope it visits again.

[@iseewood]

Is it common for Boeing and airlines to use PDX as an airport to test new planes? Judging by your videos, was surprised to see so much testing of new aircraft.

[@JishyFishy4106]

Nice GE9X ! Seeing them in Commercial Operationz

[@RdmassRdmass]

It's nice to fly on and watch...

[@mylosairplanefan]

Woah, what a beauty! Awesome video man! :)

[@PortlandAviation]

Thanks!

[@willyboy007123]

what a smooth landing!

[@eliseoramirez3143]

El sonido en el despegue es unico en esta hermosura

[@shivamgagad5674]

30 years from now we will all be thinking: "I remember that!"

[@joshuahalla.k.a.controlla6333]

Great video. ☺️ Edit: I just subscribed to ur KZbin channel. Nothing beats the sound of the GE90's tho. I prefer those instead of the GE9X but still a nice plane tho.

[@wenaldy]

Beautiful spool sound.

[@PortlandAviation]

Yeah!

[@marshallallensmith]

1:23 That crow was like "do you even flap bro"

[@DomoniqueMusiclover]

Haha

[@pnwAero]

Great footage, saw this from on top of the parking garage.

[@PortlandAviation]

Thanks! That's cool, means you probably got a good earful of the reverse thrust.

[@pnwAero]

@@PortlandAviation I didn't know whether to be surprised of how loud it was or not! The aircraft is so new so you'd expect it to be quiet, but the engines are also huge.

[@pasqueocwe1744]

BEAUTIFUL jet

[@benyboi-gh6rv]

its beautiful its gorgeous its magnificent boeing is the masterpiece

[@tich6308]

That little black bird flying was like, “Mom, wait up…!” 😅

[@halfaworldaway]

Jesus that thing is huge.

[@MilliGaming86]

What an absolute monster

[@alohatvj]

Excellent video

[@bobjones1999]

Random thing. WOW that landing is smooooth. Those test pilots are good at landing.

[@DarnizzleMan]

I work in the port of Seattle and most days you see them on final to Boeing field about 800 feet up it really is a beautiful plane

[@PortlandAviation]

Sounds awesome!

[@ice711real]

Brilliant catch, also I love your pfp, Icelandair! My fav :)

[@PortlandAviation]

Thanks!

[@ice711real]

@@PortlandAviation :)

[@berkunal516]

amazing landing

[@h2oaviation]

Wow. Incredible video man!

[@PortlandAviation]

Thanks!

[@danielelenesanfosso744]

What a fabulous bird!

[@aviationmd]

This aircraft is amazing

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Incredibly footage! Fantastic

[@PortlandAviation]

Thanks! I'm a fan of your channel. :)

[@PaulStewartAviation]

@@PortlandAviation cheers

[@ELAviation]

Wow! Amazing catch mate!

[@PortlandAviation]

Thanks!

[@razony]

Flew my first 777 (not the 777x) back in 2000. That was one cool ride.

[@PortlandAviation]

Yeah, some say it's Boeing's best plane, or the most perfect plane ever made, etc.

[@razony]

@@PortlandAviation Those engines are darn powerful!

[@orlandotorres9210]

Imponente este modelo 777xx -9 pronto lo veremos en los diferentes aeropuertos

[@DooheeTV]

Nice catch :). The 777x looks like a small parachute hanging from its tail.

[@PortlandAviation]

Thanks! Yeah, it does. I wonder what that object actually does.

[@KushalDave]

Nice catch