The final chapter of the 21st Century Jet saga brings us to preparations for the 777s entry into service in May 1995. This episode details all of the hoops a new commercial aircraft must jump through as readies for its official hand off to United Airlines. As you'll see, the first 777, LN7 - N777UA, had a few kinks (IFE) still left to be worked out as it entered service between London and Dulles. The most impressive part of this episode is watching the 777 as it qualifies for ETOPS (engines turn or passengers swim) certification at entry into service.
In addition, the last of five parts also features the famous wing break of the static test airframe and the spectacular imagery that accompanied it.
Episode V: Countdown to Delivery
In addition, the last of five parts also features the famous wing break of the static test airframe and the spectacular imagery that accompanied it.
Episode V: Countdown to Delivery
on December 22, 2008 10:23 AM | Reply
Is it not sad that Jon needs to go back 13 years to find something to report about Boeing?
On the other hand, these links will come in handy to support comparative analysis.
Having said that, the series on the 777 was what? Ex post facto!! And, by several years.
With the 787, there was a history being written up front which, by necessity had to go awry and had to become more like what comes from a circus-barker rather than like something of substance.
Of course, the money flowed to the barking; yet, looking at finance, who are these guys to say how the world ought to be?
on December 22, 2008 11:34 AM | Reply
My, why is it that every time someone write something about a plane or company someone has to chime in and write comments against the writers. So, in this case, John is writing about the video made on the 777 and someone accuses John of trying to create good news about Boeing products. Come on people, let's just enjoy and read what the author is telling us. After all, is not as if John was stating something that is not. I do not for a moment think that this video makes the Boeing company any better as of today. It's my opinion that some of us just take the business between aircraft makers way too seriously. Lest chill for a while.
Merry Christmas to every one!!!