United Airlines first placed the 777 into commercial airline service in 1995.
The longer-range 777-300ER and 777-200LR variants entered service in 20, respectively, while a freighter version, the 777F, debuted in 2009. The original 777-200 model first entered service in 1995, followed by the extended-range 777-200ER in 1997. The 777 is produced in two fuselage lengths. Developed in consultation with eight major airlines, the 777 was designed to replace older wide-body airliners and bridge the capacity difference between the 767 and 747. The 777 can accommodate between 301 and 450 (Air Canada High Density) passengers in a three-class layout, and has a range of 5,235 to 9,380 nautical miles (9,695 to 17,372 km), depending on the model. Commonly referred to as the 'Triple Seven', it is the largest twinjet. 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. Emirates is the largest operator of the Boeing 777 with 148 aircraft, having operated each 777 family variant.
