Boeing 777 - the best airliner of the XX century. History and description

[@Sheraad190]

Thank you for this video. You have no idea how much this helped me in my pilots interview with a major Asian carrier. The 777 fleet manager and I talked for 45 minutes about this aircraft. And I got hired!

[@jcdenton5828]

Sheraad190 Congrats man!

[@christianhernandez3428]

Congratulations! Hope to fly with you soon. 👍🏼

[@firstnamelastnameisallowed7943]

I'm late to comment on here, but that is supper cool you got that job!! Hopefully you are still flying and loving it there!

[@melvyncox3361]

@Sheraad190 Well done mate😎👍!

[@injeolmi6]

I'm late as well, but it's so cool that you got hired! Congratulations!

[@jasminejeanine2239]

I always love to see ppls responses to the 777 as it makes me SO proud of my dad as my dad designed part of the 777. He dealt with their radar systems/radar dome, GPS, antennas, and communication systems. Of course like normal most of these were originally created for the US military and then modified for civilian markets.

[@Saberjet1950]

thats pretty cool, my dad designed the pilots seats and parts of the instruments.

[@slopedouche5460]

WOW u have a lot to b proud of!🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸

[@jaleesawan9376]

wow which model though

[@musicfeign6349]

As a 4 decade airline employee , I can say it's the most beautiful reliable aircraft. The new x series is perhaps the most impressive of all. As I get ready for retirement I hope to see my airline fly the x series before I leave. Since we were first to fly it and was integral in its design. , I'm sure it will be flown for years to come.

[@taketimeout2share]

The 777 programme was when Boeing seemed to be a straightforward friendly and honest company. We believed in it because the people involved in its design and production programme seemed genuinely enthusiastic and believed they were making the best thing since sliced bread. And they were, and we believed them because we LIKED what we saw at Boeing. At the time Flight Sims were booming and aviation seemed to be blossoming in every way. It was a great time to be around aircraft. I want those times back.

[@charlesjones6487]

Me too!

[@filledwithvariousknowledge1065]

Yes, even though the 777W is a 2004 aircraft (after MD merger) it is their most reliable aircraft in service alongside Everett built 787’s equipped with GEnX

[@rickymwamba9681]

Then the safety culture of Boeing was forfeited when most of plane components were subcontracted to Indian companies!

[@TimEssDub]

Boeing was also run by engineers. Today, Boeing is run by bean-counters.

[@simonm1447]

Back then Boeing was run with Boeings's traditonal methods, later they bought MDD, and the methods of them. The Max disaster is also caused by the legacy of MDD.

[@smallmj2886]

The safety record of the 777 is pretty amazing. Only 6 hull losses, two of which can't be held against to aircraft. That is an astounding record.

[@gandalfthegrey7874]

Mark Small Actually, none of them can. Look it up. One was shot down by a Russian missle, as ironic as that is. Another due to a short in the wiring, another was the fault of the RR engine. And so on.

[@oh1900]

A short circut (EgyptAir) is a fault and should be held against the aircraft. Luckily no one was injured. The BA RR incident is also a an aircraft problem as the engine is part of the aircraft no matter if it is made by a third party. That said the 777 is still one of the safest aircraft ever made only surpassed by the A340. It is worth noting that no one has lost their lives owed to a fault related to the aircraft.

[@Sovereign_Citizen_LEO]

@@oh1900 - The safety record of the A340 is remarkable given the fact that it looks and seems unsafe at times (obviously optical illusions or perceptions are meaningless).

[@erwinschmidt7265]

I dunno. Gramps took Dad 5 for scenic tour of SE Michigan on March 6, 1928 in Brand new Ford w/2 Henrys to celebrate Gramp's Birthday. Gramps Henry's 1st Apprentice as next door neighbor & I met Henry II his Grandson in '60 when Gramps gave him photos of '28 flight. Tri-Motors still flying today w/never loss due to a mechanical. Not a bad record one would think!

[@uzaiyaro]

787 has had zero hull losses as far as I'm aware. Still, modern aircraft are amazing all round. They've got this pretty well down to a science - when they don't screw it up like a certain currently grounded aircraft.

[@bril5057]

Triple 7 is a massive beauty with an unusually good safety record. 1500+ made and only 5 major incidents (caused by excessive water in fuel, inexperienced pilots, one suicidal pilot and one shot down) this is impressive! Rare for the industry.

[@bril5057]

@Zeksteve yeah. Think RR makes better quality engines over GE, but having many problems, lately.

[@iuliusd]

I agree with the list but the incident in Heathrow was not caused by fuel quality but by a mistake in the design of RR engine

[@MattSynysterRx20]

that's just 4

[@delten-eleven1910]

Also the engine fire before takeoff of BA 777 bound for Heathrow at LAS in summer 2016.

[@frisolustig6349]

Somehow the GEnx problems are ingnored and put in a cover-up. KLM for instance has changed more GEnx for the 787 in 2 years then CF6-80 in years. So not only RR are having problems.....

[@davidrichards2237]

I love how you include the specifications of the aircraft.

[@NikodAnimations]

777 specifications are my favourite

[@TrainerCTZ]

777-300ER, EWR-HKG. I forgot how many hours. Comfortable and enjoyable. What a plane. My connection in Hong Kong to Saigon was scheduled A330. I was happy to see type change to 777-300ER. Of 4 flights that got me from New York to Saigon and back, 3 where 777's. Fan forever!

[@bobbypaluga4346]

The best and safest airliner ver made. The number of flawless miles the triple 7 has rung up is unimaginable. Yes, a missile can down the aircraft, or pilot sabotage. Inattentive Pilots Hello Astana who aren’t paying any attention to speed and altitude can land short of a runway, however the crazy part of this was that the only fatalities included to passengers in the rear of the aircraft when the tail was sheared off, sadly a young Chinese woman was injured covered with fire suppressive foam and run over by an airport fire vehicle. The 777X is going to be special. Thanks Skyships great job as always, we think alike, that’s scary

[@facepalm7345]

my god that sounds awful, run over by airport fire vehicle... I can't imagine the guilt they would have hanging over them

[@u.s.patriot3415]

Observing every line of the Boeing 777 in person, is truly a great way to really get it/appreciate the engineering, design and marvel that it is. Great video presentation here.

[@rasputin4u1]

This is one of the greatest aircraft Boeing has ever built..its safety and reliabilty is unrivalled and its also a beautiful aircraft to look at..simply awesome..Thanks for a well made and well researched video

[@lawoftheuniverse8089]

I recently flew on a 777 from Toronto to Manila then back again a couple of weeks later...16 1/2 hours in the air non-stop... My oh My... Enough Said...

[@I_Cunt_Spell]

@Joshua Burdette I never flew for that long. How did you actually cope?

[@shirleytwsw]

Joshua Burdette y

[@simonm1447]

If flew the 777-300ER twice on the route between Europe and Australia, for around 9 h, the other part of the route (13 h) was flown by a A350. The cabin air in the T 7 was not really good, i felt bad during both flights. The longer part of the route with the 350 was no problem, I felt perfect, the air was good, and the aircraft was only half as loud as the T 7. The seats were good on both flights (Premium eco, Singapore), but the aircraft around made a huge difference.

[@paladin0654]

This is the second or third video of yours that I've watched. You have really improved the product and present original material. Thank you.

[@luisk1568]

You are hands down one of my favorite KZbin video producers. Definitely one of the best in the aviation section. Keep em coming !

[@alextilson5809]

I had the pleasure of flying from Heathrow to Dulles on the 7th June 1995, we all were given a glass of fizzy wine to celebrate its first flight, It was something special back then, the engines were really quiet upon take off just a quiet hum but you could really feel the thrust from them.

[@ujijin3099]

I think this is the best so far in your series. I particularly appreciate your comparisons between the 777 and other, even earlier, wide-bodied aircraft. @~8:28, the mention of the "early" -200 with video of the aircraft taking off with numerous construction sites on the horizon was poetic! Any great video begins with good copy writing, and your compositions are excellent. Keep up your great work!

[@jasoncavitt2043]

Very well-written and edited. Thanks, Skyships.

[@usmale4915]

Very entertaining, educational and informative video! I always learn something from your uploads. I think the 777 is one beautiful plane! Thank you for the upload!

[@shakesnbake]

THANK YOU! Been waiting for a good 777 documentary and this didn't disappoint :)

[@patrickmollohan3082]

Have you seen the 5 part "Building the 777"? It's long. Each part is an hour or a little longer, but it goes from design to the first delivery to United Airlines. Its, I think, THE definitive 777 documentary.

[@merevial]

I remember the first time I flew on a very new 777 from Emirates, the engines were absolute monsters, it was honestly the size of most 737 cabins, and the 3 wheel landing gears. It still didn't prepare me for take off when the engines rumbled like demons from hell and shook every fork and spoon in the plane.

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

Sounds like a very uncomfortable experience, shaking and rumbling... I prefer quality ride any day rather than "good looks" :)

[@ph11p3540]

love your accent. Sounds way better than any synthesized voice. Keep up the good work.

[@Megotonna]

He is russian) He has another chanel on russian language. :)

[@marcusdamberger]

Oh my god, yes you are absolutely correct! I hate robot voice in videos, I immediately vote down and quit watching them. I can't stand the artificial voice.

[@immanuelo.9548]

Even though English isn't your first language, I'm amazed at how well your grammar is and your range of vocabulary! Keep making these descriptive and awesome videos! I love your content!!

[@Chrischi4598]

The 777 is an awesome plane but I wouldn't call it the plane of the 20th Century I would say tat title should go to the 747, just because the innovation it did The 777 is a kid of 90s yeah, but it only started showing it's full potential in the 21st century

[@wilburfinnigan2142]

@Vault Boy Official TM YES !!!!!!!!

[@nitchmakes7550]

Vault Boy Official TM don’t forget the Boeing 247. The trend setter for the all-metal, cantilevered wing, retractable gear planes we see flying today. The 247 can also be called a trend setter for the DC 3. While shadowed by the DC 3’s fame, it certainly worthy of plane of the 20th century.

[@wilburfinnigan2142]

@Dominic Peck BUT dumb ass the Vomet was a COMPLETE FAILURE !!!!!!!

[@nolantherailfan5048]

The 747-8 need's some attention

[@nolantherailfan5048]

I hope the demand for the 747-8 rises

[@MatCendana]

I’m glad I found this channel. The videos on planes are well-researched and provide a lot of interesting information for laymen like me. - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

[@robertmeehan9400]

I’m an Aircraft Engineer and I appreciate your videos, they’re factually correct and very interesting . Thanks for your efforts. May I request reviews of UK aircraft BAC111 and VC10??

[@SkyshipsEng]

Robert Meehan Thank you for watching) The VC10 will be here soon)

[@trishayamada807]

I’ve flown over 150,000 miles on various 777s. The ANA 777-300er was my best flight and such a big aircraft. 🇯🇵

[@chalimsupa6603]

I used this in my flight from NRB to LAX in 2009... it was smooth all the way! the incident with 737 MAX is very unfortunate... :(

[@abelstypewriters]

Skyships has the best Airline documentaries

[@thondupandrugtsang]

Best airline channel with the best narration. Subscribed immediately.

[@BrokebackBob]

Absolutely the best presentation of the history of the Triple 7 EVER! A job well done!

[@delten-eleven1910]

I love the 777, but sad to see the 747's go.

[@Edax_Royeaux]

Their legacy will live on in Air Force One.

[@richardvega8938]

@@Edax_Royeaux And in cargo service

[@jeffross5424]

love the 777...engines make that unique sound when landing and taking off

[@A2dy]

The 777 and A350 are my all time favorite planes!

[@kevinethan7167]

I like 747/380

[@booAHHHH]

I was lucky enough to ride a 777 from Hawaii to SF. Flew like a dream and the landing like butter. Such an erotic experience

[@clorbach2450]

787 is superior it might be smaller but it can fly for longer and is the original composite plane

[@نادرالیراحمان]

Same as me!

[@نادرالیراحمان]

@@clorbach2450 yea but the B777-200LR has a longer range and larger passenger capacity :-)

[@Glen.Danielsen]

These videos are just outstanding! Narrator _Sky_ is absolutely excellent!

[@joshuahalla.k.a.controlla6333]

Great video.☺️ My most favourite plane in the world is the British Airways Boeing 777-200ER with a set of two GE90-115B engines.☺️ The Boeing 777 is the best plane in the world.☺️ Who agrees with me?☺️

[@travelsofmunch1476]

Joshua Hall a.k.a. Controlla I love the 777, don’t get me wrong but I don’t think there’s anything that beats the Queen of the skies ( -8, and -400 being my favorites)

[@slickswings]

200ER does not come with GE90-115B, they are either PW4000, Trent 800 or GE90-110

[@sidewalkere]

That's funny, seeing that BA's 200ERs are powered by either Trent 895s (the best engine for the type) or GE90-85/90s (aka, the crappy GE90s).

[@bobkataviation3967]

Sorry. The queen of the skies is and always will be the 747-400/-8 She moves like silk through the skies. And when you see her land or take off your stopped in your tracks with amazement of sexy she looks. Like a super model on a catwalk.

[@bobkataviation3967]

@Jake Haynes Yup. But she's not going anywhere soon.BA has refurbished some of the 747 fleets. Which will faze them some time in 2024. KLM as a good few numbers in their fleet. With all the iffy situation of the new planes coming out, there might be some exceptions. If im not mistaken. The 787-8 is still under scrutiny. They been having problems for years since they first came out

[@edchristoffersen570]

First time I saw this magnificent plane was on a Delta flight from Concinnati, Ohio to Istanbul. We flew business class and it was the best flight I ever took. The plane is so stable and spacious inside ! Now that Delta has abandoned Cincinnati as a hub, I am sure there will never be another flight to Istanbul.

[@joeylantis22]

You need to make one of these about the boeing 747-SP! Also your choice of words and your script is top notch, you talk more eloquently than 99% of native English speakers here in the south ;)

[@usmale4915]

I am so glad that I found your channel. Your videos are FANTASTIC and flawless. Your narration only adds to your videos. I like the way you explain everything and I am actually gaining some knowledge from you. Thank you so very much!!!

[@stein1385]

Ty Skyships! This is one of your best vids! And i absolutely love it. its very knowledgeable and juicy with info. Good Job!

[@livingthelife6284]

The best flight I ever had was on 777 from Amsterdam to NYC operated by KLM . Great plane , great service. On time. It is what air travel should be. I understand four engine aircraft are too costly to operate, but my old love was the 747. I flew it many times and grew to love it.

[@a2d]

I work customer service for a credit card company and I commonly receive calls asking for me to add a travel notification. As I close the call, I always wish my customers a fast flight and soft landing. Thanks for the line!

[@alphawolf5750]

Love this Aircraft, been monitoring it since it’s beginning! This is an engineering first in aviation! The circumference of it’s engines is the same as the fuselage of the Boeing 737-200!!!!!

[@uwlwsrpm]

"Best airliner of the XX Century" BryanCranstonYoureGoddamRight.gif

[@mariafincham5847]

Come out from under your rock.

[@dennischallinor8497]

I have flown twice now to Australia on the 300ER -- FANTASTIC airliner -- Air New Zealand Vancouver to Auckland 14 hrs. -- FANTASTIC airline with FANTASTIC crews!!!

[@m_r_1320]

That 777 looks cool especially with those ge90's And because of that I'm very excited for the 777x and ge9x

[@jasoncavitt2043]

Don't be disappointed that the GE9X produces less thrust than the GE90! "More efficient" isn't sexy, I know...

[@joshuahalla.k.a.controlla6333]

Myhalko 33 Me too.☺️

[@RazordraacGaming]

The GE90s are practically sex in jet turbine form.

[@joshuahalla.k.a.controlla6333]

Razordraac definitely.😂😂☺️

[@pythagorasaurusrex9853]

I once felt the massive acceleration of the GE engines on the 200LR. As this version uses the same engines like the 300ER but less weight, the boost is enormous.

[@Mork2001]

Discovered your channel recently & i am hooked. Thank you for the informative & humorous way of sharing the info. Love it! - Jay

[@ilyaglinsky7905]

Great video. Thanks.

[@apgardude]

EXCELLENT shot -- at 5:58 -- of the "semi-levered gears" in action... a genius engineering solution to lower the risk of tailstrike in the extended-fuselage, higher gross weight -300. This solution avoided the need to lengthen the struts and consequently have to re-design the wheel wells and wings. Watch the trucks tilt forward at the beginning of the retract sequence.

[@davidsilver4339]

Great video, very informative. Most happy to hear 777x planes will have pressure and humidity like the 787...it makes a difference.

[@StephenTweheyo]

Thank you.

[@lachlankeddie7]

It's ironic that Qantas was one of the airlines that played a part in the conception and commission of the aircraft when they famously never ended up buying or operating the type...

[@morganlambley8655]

Lachlan Keddie pretty dumb decision not to I think. The A330s do alright, but the 777s would’ve done a lot better.

[@rossfororder]

In hindsight not a great decision was it?

[@gooner72]

I've been on a triple 7 loads of times and I love it, they are plenty big enough and give a fantastic flying experience. Also better with Rolls Royce engines........ Massive thumbs up for the trip!! I'm REALLY looking forward to seeing the triple X up close when she arrives, those GE 9X engines are HUGE!!😉🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@free_spirit1]

15:55 Only three people died after it flipped over? That's nothing short of a miracle. Sad, of course, but it could have been many times worse.

[@ellawhite5167]

well only 2 died in the crash the other was run over by a firetruck

[@jasoncavitt2043]

The SF crash was pilot error all the way. The two Malaysian disasters were the result of geopolitics gone awry, so the planes weren't at fault with those, either.

[@gusp6612]

1 of em shouldn’t even die.

[@TyrionLannister1998]

And the two that did die weren't wearing their seatbelt upon landing. So really, no one should've died.

[@mhamma6560]

The one in SF when it did a 360 upon landing and stayed together had investigators in disbelief as when a plane typically spins upon crashing, it's usually carnage. They couldn't believe that it endured such significant stresses and didn't break as so many before it had. A plane the size of a 747 broke its tail off at touch down, spun around, and everyone buckled in walked away.

[@alexanderu4208]

Wow your making the best aircraft documentaries!...

[@captaineren544]

Love of my life. The 777! It is my favourite aircraft.

[@jameskoralewski296]

Great airplane to fly in the simulator, too. It is my favorite.

[@nicholasjohnson6724]

I'm a Lockheed Tristar fan myself, but I can see the 777 outdoing the 747 over the decades. Amazing safety record.

[@donaldclifford5763]

Boeing aircraft and GE engines. Perfect.

[@veronicamdissues]

Thank you for this. I love this plane also and I think the X models are just what the markets want.

[@floridaproductions]

777 Pilot here. Wow I'm impressed with your video . And yes it is a great ✈ plane!

[@PauloSergioMDC]

This is a really good video, of a really good aircraft. Well done

[@abhishekghatge1704]

Absolutely amazing. I love nerding out about the 777 and this is just perfect!

[@jasoncavitt2043]

Agreed.

[@Racko.]

Same!!😆

[@pathslesstrampled9906]

I am loving accent. Saying Hello to Moose and Squirrel for me!

[@crumcon]

Your voice is the reason why i subs :) fits really well to videos about airplanes

[@acts29today]

Many of the shots were taken at PDX airport Portland Oregon International airport my old home airport for 50 years but now my home airport is CNX Chiang Mai Thailand am retired now love the 777

[@GetOutsideYourself]

You do a great job on these videos and should have a million subscribers. I'm sure you're on your way. Keep it up!

[@guyontheinternet8891]

He doesnt even have 100k yet but he does deserve 1 million....

[@gianni6588]

I love these videos. Keep it up. I hope you reach 1 million subs soon.

[@ervandrush3116]

I will be a long way but the channel is good

[@angelorobel12]

My parents and I flew on the Boeing 777 several times since 2011. It was only the -300ER variant of the 777 we flew with EVA Air and Philippine Airlines. The 777 was a great airplane with a wide cabin interior and an ability to fly for more than 14 hours. My best experiences on the 777 was the engine sounds and the seat-back entertainment system equipped by EVA Air and Philippine Airlines.

[@TrainerCTZ]

The greatest commercial plane series ever

[@AviationNut]

The 777 is just amazing. It's the best and most successful twin engine wide body aircraft ever. I am sure the 777X will be another success, can't wait to see it's first flight. That picture at 10:59 is just amazing, you can really see the huge size difference between a 737 and a 777.

[@flyboysaviation8822]

"Crew recreation area" hahaha, well that's one way of looking at it

[@uwekonnigsstaddt524]

Beautiful video, well made. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@benanderbro8399]

I love the 777-300ER

[@harrietharlow6766]

I'm very impressed with both the 777 and 787. Good job on both, Boeing.

[@royceguan7205]

I love the 777!

[@ervandrush3116]

777 lovers club)

[@murph8837]

Why?

[@cheguevara09rishabh]

One of the best aviation channels :)

[@gaming_allowed]

Great video, for the ba crash I was there working at LHR. For the emirates crash I had just taken ( about 0 min or so) off from the same runway . The 777 has been a great aircraft for airlines let hope the 777-9 and 8 live up to it family legacy

[@scubaman6]

I was able to fly in the 777 five times on very long flights to three continents in five days and enjoyed it, it was a very smooth and comfortable plane. It was a very long plane in my perception.

[@occhamite]

A very well done video. The only thing you might add would be some data on fatalities per mile and/or hour flown; simply citing 500-odd fatalities makes the number sound very high. You could also add a bit more detail as to whether findings on the causes of incidents reflected on the design of the 777 in any way.

[@timsanders9111]

Always informative and entertaining. Thanks you for this series.

[@MrFcherniychuk]

Can't waits for the 777x first flight. Been on reveal on March 13, hope to be on on field for the first flight.

[@francoispong5675]

Rfi

[@francoispong5675]

Rfi

[@-Zevin-]

Thanks for this video, I fly often to Asia from the United States, recently all my trips have been booked through Chinese airlines and they seem to use allot of 777-300er/lr, Originally i didn't think much of the plane (didn't know much about it) But i always missed and preferred the 747 i grew up with. However after watching this, i have a whole new appreciation for the 777 series, fantastic planes.

[@stephanmoore9234]

My favorite Boeing aircraft is the 757, I love the long slender body and the front nose and windshield. Even though I prefer Airbus , Boeing is still good too.

[@charlesjones6487]

Thank you for being reasonable. This from a Boeing fan (who also likes Airbus)

[@nuandlarry]

That takeoff roll at about 11:30 seems incredibly short. Is that typical? All the 777s I've been on were much longer, iirc

[@genetyshevskyy207]

That's because a lot of 777's get painted at KPDX, and then get ferried to the airlines (without any passengers).

[@aquahoward2581]

Some of the 777 crashes were pilot error though .____.

[@mariafincham5847]

Oh, really!?..So when a system on your car fails, I guess that's driver error!?

[@aquahoward2581]

For the Asiana crash, the captians flew so low so they crashed on the runway.

[@mhamma6560]

One pilot flew into the seawall (SF) , another straight vanished (MH), one got shot down (MH), one had an engine blow up (GE's fault), another had a leak due to maintenance failure, the BA crash w/ ice in the filters only affected RR engines, and one was lost due to a short in the wiring. None failed due to a manufacturing or boeing design defect. I'd say that's a damn fine record.

[@joeg5414]

and one was aliens

[@markvolpe2305]

I have gotten to fly this plane by accident last week (United Boeing 777-200 not sure if it was ER or not) from SFO to HNL due to a delay leaving BUF. I was impressed with this plane (it was also my first widebody plane I ever been on).

[@80sfreak14]

I'm not a really big fan of this plane because it helped kill off the 747. I don't hate it though, it looks so damn sexy with those GE-90s.

[@Lyxzzzzzzzzzzzzz1]

David Boeing 7X7 blame fuel prices too

[@80sfreak14]

LY X well yea, and Osama Bin Laden

[@RacinZilla003]

And the 787 with defeating the "Hub and Spoke" method of travel

[@Racko.]

The fuel prices are too blame, the 777 showed the aviation industry that 4 engine planes will be useless. The 787 is also showing that there won’t be large planes needed if you want to fly farther in low capacity and efficiently. Majority airlines are moving away from the hub and spoke model. Point to point is far economical

[@DavidLemmo]

Hub and spoke wasn't killed by an aircraft, it was killed because passengers prefer direct flights, and shord flights are the worst thing for the longevity of pressurized aircraft.

[@VeganWithAraygun]

I flew from Europe to India on a 777 in the 1990s. It's THE greatest jet plane I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing.

[@briancrawford69]

Same for me. SFO to ORD on a 777 was the best flight I can remember.

[@briancrawford69]

Same for me. SFO to ORD on a 777 was the best flight I can remember.

[@Stellar001100]

Is it me, or do I think that once the 747 is fully retired, they should just give the 777 a 747-like hump?

[@nolantherailfan5048]

I hope the 747-8 demand rises because it is a beautiful plane

[@Sid-jx4gl]

Put a smoking lounge up there

[@musicfeign6349]

Work for a major u.s. carrier for over 40 years, seen many aircraft, variants, size, not only has the industry changed , the 777 has a place everywhere , worldwide, any route. I will say I was shocked at some routes my airline flew with the 777. It’s a roomy, comfortable airplane for long haul. Very popular with our customers, crew rests are much better than old. Most u.s. carriers seem to hold on to their airplanes longer than most, so united, delta and American do not have plans anytime soon to replace the current fleet. However in a few years they will have to and I’m sure they will choose 777x and ge9x. Makes all the sense in the world. Meanwhile Boeing hopefully will be pouring out the 797. Favorite variant is the -300. A most perfect aircraft for everyone and in my opinion large enough.

[@Cronoviajero]

The best airliner of the XX century is the 747. Period.

[@jimmygee3219]

Cronoviajero yeah she’s the undisputed queen. But the MD-11 and L-1011 shouldn’t be discounted either. Two great planes introduced at the wrong times (I specified MD-11 over DC-10 on purpose)

[@bobbypaluga4346]

The 747 dramatically changed all the rules, once the Queen was in wide use fares dropped allowing most anyone the ability to fly. The 777 brought the multi engine mode being capable of very long flights on just two power plants. The Airbus 340 was cooked once the 777 was in use. Given the billions of miles the 777 has flown its safety record is impressive. The Asians crash at SFO was one of the worst cases of pilot incompetence I’ve ever come across. Three senior pilots in the cockpit, not one was monitoring the speed, altitude or sink rate. No one could confirm whether the auto pilot was on or off, they assumed it was on. The Eastern Airlines crash in the Everglades is similar three pilots no one checked the altitude, they were completely engrossed in a defective landing gear light.

[@supersixjones8905]

@@bobbypaluga4346 And the incredible pounding that 777 took and still stayed intact shows the incredible durability of the 777. Cant wait to see the 777X start flight testing!

[@u2mister17]

Very excellent work and narration . Thank you.

[@raiyan3348]

GE-90 looks fine af

[@ervandrush3116]

GE90 are crazy big

[@hededcdn]

Hahaha! So powerful, and with a smooth take off and landing.

[@turbofanlover]

LOVE the Triple 7...awesome bird. Can't wait for the 777X to get into service. :)

[@polduseri909]

Love the B777. The X will come soon to the market to put the last nail in the Airbus’ coffin in the wide body competition.

[@Racko.]

The A380 is white elephant, The A340 got killed off, a330neos and a350 are getting smashed by the Dreamliner and finally the a350 has being outsold by the 777. Only the -900 is the Hot cake😎 Airbus should focus more in their a320NEO Boeing is a widebody and true long haul dominator

[@Racko.]

Suicidal in Cleveland The A380 is a failure LOL if you can’t admit it don’t reply to me, the a330neo sales are poor and the a350-900 is their actual Bright Light, you are an idiot if you think they are doing better than Boeing there. Oh well carry on...

[@DavidLemmo]

The 787 only outsells the A350 and A330NEO because it's built on the cheap, and was developed for sale instead of flight. If the 787 was actually designed and built as a proper Boeing, it probably wouldn't have beaten the competition to market and not have outpriced the competition. The 787 is in concept a wonderful airplane, but Boeing screwed it up royally when they put too much into effort marketability over flight safety.

[@polduseri909]

David Lemmo At this point in time, the only issue that concerns B787 customers are the RR engines they selected. Hope RR will fix the mess to see more Dreamliners in the sky.

[@DavidLemmo]

The Dreamliner is still produced in South Carolina, where labor laws favor company over labor, by nonunion workers, who are less experienced and paid less than their counterparts in Everett. Also, Boeing never replaced the unsafe battery that caused the fleet to be grounded early on, they just entombed it in a steel box.

[@tjr-007tt]

The Boeing 777 is indeed a modern marvel. With its massive twin engines it has become the workhorse of the skies.

[@ujijin3099]

One request: I'd really like to see your take on the Boeing 737-ER. Most of my Hawaii-US Mainland flights are on 737-ERs and I really don't like them, despite their airworthiness and fuel efficiency. What do you think?

[@jocelynharris-fx8ho]

The Triple 7, along with it's " baby sister", the 757, are the BEST planes that Boeing ever built. I love them both !! ❤💜💖💖

[@Ipuffyy]

I honestly think the best airliner of the 20th century is the Concorde. Nothing touches the concorde. shame it lies in a museum today.

[@Ipuffyy]

Concorde is European not American...

[@jasoncavitt2043]

Interesting post, Van Romondt. Liked. This is a simple semantics issue, where the set of criteria on which "best" is based was not established. Should "best" be predicated on aeronautical achievements, commercial prowess, airframe versatility, longevity of service, some combination of these things, or something else entirely? Which was the "best" spyplane, for instance, the U-2 or the SR-71? Well, that depends, but I know which one I'm voting for!

[@Ipuffyy]

As an airplane and what it did, the concorde would take you to NYC in 3 hours in luxury while the 777 would take 7-8 hours. Make your choice, either way I like the 777 but prefer the A330 for being more quiet, and more stable during turbulence. (Flown both, my opinion)

[@bril5057]

Impressive piece of aviation engineering, but not economically viable. Sad to see them go and a piece of metal on a runway, speed up the retirement:(

[@Lyxzzzzzzzzzzzzz1]

Well it kind of fail in terms of orders and fuel efficiency and plz don’t blame airlines blame fuel prices these days

[@Kukus-xy3gi]

A beauty that isnt leaving us yet

[@Emmanuel-bq8yp]

12:25 22 hours flight to hong kong from london didnt u mean Tony Blairs flight from london to sydney?

[@ervandrush3116]

I think that was a special record flight

[@Emmanuel-bq8yp]

@@ervandrush3116 it was on wiki

[@pythagorasaurusrex9853]

I had the honor to have flown with three pax sub-models (200ER, 200LR, 300ER) with United Airlines and Air Canada. I really loved the flights, what a great plane.