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The Boeing 787s were scheduled to replace 14 of British Airways' Boeing 767 fleet, while the Airbus A380s were planned to replace 20 of BA's Boeing 747-400s. On 1 August 2008, BA announced orders for six Boeing 777-300ERs and options for four more as an interim measure to cover for delays over the deliveries of their 787s.
The number of 777 customers had grown to 25 airlines by June 1997, with 323 aircraft on order. [2] On August 26, 2004, Singapore Airlines followed up with a US$4 billion order for the 777-300ER, including 18 firm orders and 13 options. [3] The combined orders would make the carrier's 777 fleet number 77 when deliveries were complete. [3]
An Emirates 777-300ER. Emirates is the largest operator of the Boeing 777 with 133 aircraft as of November 2023 [1] The following is a list of airlines that operate the Boeing 777. The Boeing 777 is a long-range wide-body twin-engine jet airliner designed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes, the commercial business unit of Boeing.
Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have announced further ... maintenance system have left a portion of BA’s Dreamliner fleet grounded, forcing the airline to rely on older Boeing 777 aircraft. ...
Customer Date of order Firm orders Options Deliveries Notes B777-8 B777-9 B777-8F Total B777-X B777-8F Total B777-8 B777-9 B777-8F Total Air India
Initial service was affected by gearbox bearing wear issues, which caused British Airways to temporarily withdraw its 777 fleet from transatlantic service in 1997, [54] returning to full service later that year. [45] General Electric subsequently announced engine upgrades. [45]
In late October, a British Airways Boeing 777 experienced a problem over the Atlantic. It turned back to London and landed there nine hours after takeoff.
The first General Electric-powered Boeing 777 was delivered to British Airways on November 12, 1995. [15] The aircraft, with two GE90-77Bs, entered service five days later. Initial service was affected by gearbox bearing wear concerns, which caused the airline to temporarily withdraw its 777 fleet from transatlantic service in 1997. British ...