Boeing 777-200LR

The Boeing 777‑200LR, introduced in 2005 by Boeing Commercial Airplanes, is the longest‑range variant of the original 777 family and was conceived to push the limits of ultra‑long‑haul flight. Development began after airlines expressed need for a single‑aisle aircraft capable of nonstop routes that previously required stopovers or multiple‑segment trips. Its first flight took place on February 8 2005, and commercial service commenced with Pakistan International Airlines in March 2006, followed shortly by Emirates and Air India.

Key features include a strengthened wing, additional fuel tanks mounted in the fuselage and under the wing, and powerful GE90‑115B turbofan engines that together provide a maximum thrust of 115,000 pounds. The aircraft can carry up to 317 passengers in a typical three‑class layout while delivering a range of 9,395 km (5,075 nm) – enough for nonstop connections such as Hong Kong to New York or Singapore to Washington, D.C. Advanced fly‑by‑wire flight controls, a sophisticated avionics suite, and a high‑efficiency design reduce fuel burn by roughly 10 percent compared with earlier long‑range twins.

The 777‑200LR’s record‑setting capabilities reshaped airline network planning, made true global connectivity feasible, and cemented the 777 series as a benchmark for reliability, comfort, and economic performance in wide‑body aviation.