Boeing 777-300ERs (Extended Range) Emirates is the world's largest 777 operator with a fleet of 94 777s through direct purchase and lease, plus additional unfilled orders on backlog for 41 777-300ERs previously on order. It is also the only airline in the world to operate every model in the Boeing 777 family, including the 777 Freighter. Courtesy of Boeing

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - November 13, 2011

Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Dubai-based Emirates Airline today announced an order for 50 Boeing 777-300ERs (Extended Range) plus options for an additional 20 of the popular twin-aisle commercial jetliner.

Depicted here is a Boeing 777-300ER in Emirates’ livery. Courtesy of Boeing

The order, with a value of $18 billion, makes this the single largest commercial airplane order in Boeing's history by dollar value.

Everett, Wash., USA - July 30, 2009 – Boeing delivered Emirates’ 78th 777, the airline’s 45th 777-300ER. Courtesy of Boeing

It also makes 2011 the best-selling year for the 777 program, surpassing the previous record of 154 orders set in 2005.

Emirates’ newest 777, a Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range), departed Paine Field in Everett, Wash., USA on its ferry flight to Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates. May 1, 2009. With the Emirates order, the 2011 net order book for the 777 currently stands at 182. Courtesy of Boeing

With the Emirates order, the 2011 net order book for the 777 currently stands at 182.

The options for 20 additional airplanes is valued at $8 billion.

Boeing 777 Flight deck Designed with input from more than 600 pilots. Courtesy of Boeing

"The 777's reliability, performance and operating economics have firmly established it as the backbone of our fleet," said His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman and chief executive, Emirates Airline & Group.
"We have an ambitious and strategic plan to continue growing our international network and especially increasing our long-haul, non-stop routes. This order supports our fleet expansion and reiterates our commitment to operating a modern fleet for the benefit of our passengers and to ensure operational efficiency as well."

Boeing and American Airlines announced the Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier has exercised options for two 777-300ERs (extended range). American Airlines becomes the first carrier in the United Stated to order the 777-300ER. Seattle, USA - January 19, 2011. Courtesy of Boeing

Emirates is the world's largest 777 operator with a fleet of 94 777s through direct purchase and lease, plus additional unfilled orders on backlog for 41 777-300ERs previously on order.

Boeing Delivers 200th Airplane to Air France. Pictured here is the new Air France 777-300ER taking off from Paine Field in Everett, Wash., Dec. 10, 2010. Courtesy of Boeing

It is also the only airline in the world to operate every model in the Boeing 777 family, including the 777 Freighter.

Pictured here is a Boeing 777-300ER in British Airways livery. Courtesy of Boeing

Emirates took delivery of its first Boeing 777 – a 777-200 in 1996, and since then, the airline has deployed the 777 on short, medium and long-haul routes.

Pictured here is a Boeing 777-300ER in Air China livery. Courtesy of Boeing

"This is an extremely proud moment for us as it not only underscores Emirates' ongoing confidence in the 777 but also makes this the single largest order by dollar value in Boeing's history," said Jim Albaugh, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
"As the largest operator of the 777 in the world, Emirates has played an important role in development of the airplane and its input over the years has been invaluable in the development of the 777 program."

Pictured here is a Boeing 777-300ER in Saudi Arabian Airlines livery. Courtesy of Boeing

The Boeing 777 is the world's most successful twin-engine, long-haul airplane.

EGYPTAIR’s new 777-300ER has 346 seats including 49 lie-flat beds with a 78-inch seat pitch, plus an in-seat entertainment system throughout the cabin. A member of the Star Alliance, EGYPTAIR will operate 777-300ERs on routes to London, Tokyo and North America. Courtesy of Boeing

The 777-300ER extends the 777 family's span of capabilities, bringing twin-engine efficiency and reliability to the long-range market.

Boeing is scheduled to deliver four additional 777-300ERs to Turkish Airlines by the end of 2010. Courtesy of Boeing

The airplane carries 365 passengers up to 7,930 nautical miles (14,685 km).

Boeing 777-300ER in Cathay Pacific livery. Courtesy of Boeing

Boeing incorporated several performance enhancements for the 777-300ER, extending its range and payload capabilities.

Boeing 777 Freighter and Boeing 777-300ER in Cathay Pacific livery. Courtesy of Boeing

Excellent performance during flight testing, combined with engine efficiency improvements and design changes that reduce drag and airplane weight, contributed to the increased capability.


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