Boeing 777 200 seating plan. Nordwind Airlines. The main modifications of the aircraft and their features

Boeing 777 according to various world ratings, the safest aircraft. Boeing 777 (Boeing 777) is a wide-body turbojet airliner for long-haul airlines. The aircraft has been developed since 1991. The first aircraft entered service on June 7, 1995. The Boeing 777 is powered by two General Electric GE90 turbofan engines. Boeing 777 aircraft can carry from 300 to 550 passengers.

The Boeing 777 aircraft was developed entirely on computers. During the development of the airliner, not a single paper drawing was made. All documentation was created using a 3D design program. In addition, the Boeing 777 set a flight distance record for aircraft with a takeoff weight of 250-300 tons on the route Seattle (USA) - Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) with a length of 20,045 kilometers. The record was set on April 2, 1997. In 2013, the world flight distance record was exceeded and the Boeing 777 covered a distance of 21,501 kilometers. The Boeing 777 can fly almost without landing to any airport in the world. Boeing 777 has gained great popularity among all airlines and passengers. Since the 90s, several aircraft modifications have been developed. Aircraft of the Boeing 777 family have places for crew rest: two armchairs and two beds.

In total produced Boeing 777 aircraft (all models) for 2012 - 1372 units.

Economy class salon. The economy class cabin of the Boeing 777 can accommodate up to 555 passengers. The interior of the cabin is made in the style of Boeing Signature Interior. The salon has enlarged luggage racks and interior lighting is made according to the scheme of indirect lighting. In the economy version, the salon is equipped with ten seats in a row. Compared to previous models of Boeing aircraft, the 777 has larger windows. In 2011, Boeing decided to change the interior of the Boeing 777. The interior of the Boeing 787 was taken as the basis. This program is called the common cabin experience.

Salon business and VIP class. In the 1st class cabin (business class) there are 6 seats in a row. Business class cabins have more free space for passengers. Salon 1 class is equipped with more comfortable chairs. Some Boeing 777 aircraft are equipped with VIP class cabins. All conditions for a comfortable flight are created in the VIP lounges. Armchairs can be transformed into a full bed. Airline Boeing 777 Imperial Salon. Transaero has equipped several Boeing 777s with Imperial saloons. Salon Imperial was created for those who love luxury and comfort. Salon Imperial is the highest achievement of civil aviation service. The passenger of the Imperial cabin has individual attention and excellent service. The best employees of the company work on board the Imperial cabins. The armchairs of the Imperial saloon have gold upholstery and can be laid out 180 degrees, turning into a bed. The chairs are arranged so that there is a porthole next to each (possibly two portholes). The salons of the Boeing 777 Imperial have excellent cuisine: they serve dishes from sterlet, venison, with caviar and quail eggs. Passengers can also taste the desserts of French confectioners.

Boeing 777 diagram

Boeing 777-200
The first modification of the Boeing. The first commercial flight took place on May 15, 1995. The Boeing 777-200 was developed for US domestic flights. The aircraft is designed for lines up to 8300 kilometers long. Boeing 777-200 is the base model. The Boeing 777-200 aircraft was designed specifically for US domestic transportation. The first Boeing 777-200 aircraft was purchased by United Airlines.

Boeing 777-200ER
Boeing 777-200 ER aircraft were purchased by the Russian airline Transaero. Boeing 777-200ER is designed for long-haul airlines. Boeing 777-200 ER aircraft are designed for transatlantic flights. The ER (Extended Range) index means an extended range aircraft. The Boeing 777-200ER set a record single-engine flight (ETOPS emergency flight) of two hours and 57 minutes. Boeing 777-200ER is the best selling aircraft in the world. In 2013, more than 500 aircraft of the 777 model are operated in the world.

Boeing 777-300
The Boeing 777-300 differs from the Boeing 777-200 in a longer fuselage (more by 11 meters) and more efficient engines (saving up to 40%). The Boeing 777-300 is designed to replace the Boeing 747. In terms of roominess and flight range, the 777 is not inferior to the 747, but exceeds it in terms of comfort and better flight qualities. The first flight of the Boeing 777-300 took place on May 21, 1998. In 2010, Boeing developed a modification of the Boeing 777-300 ER for extended range airlines. Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft were purchased by Emirates for flights to Russia. Emirates operates 86 Boeing 777 aircraft. Boeing 777-300s were purchased by airlines: Air Canada, Singapore Airlines, Air France (the Boeing 777 Freighter model was produced for the French airline and is a cargo version of the Boeing 777),

Boeing 777F
The Boeing 777F is a cargo variant of the Boeing 777-200 ER. With a maximum load, a Boeing can fly over 9,000 kilometers. The Boeing Company plans to convert the first Boeing 777-200 and Boeing 777-300 aircraft into cargo variants under the Boeing Converted Freighter program and will have the designation Boeing 777 BCF.

Specifications Boeing 777

Crew - 2 people
Cruise speed - 945 kilometers per hour
Maximum flight altitude - 13000 meters
The maximum flight range is 14,000 kilometers.
Maximum length - 73.9 meters
Maximum width (wingspan) - 60.9 meters
Height - 18.6 meters.

The best seats in the Boeing 777 cabin

The best seats depend on the layout of the cabin. We can say about the general signs:
- it is better to buy seats at the emergency exit, there is more space,
- Comfort seats (from 11th to 16th row in Boeing 777-300),
- any seats in three chairs, but not in front of the toilet,
- relatively more favorable places near the aisle, you can stretch your legs for a while,
- when arranging the Boeing 777 according to the 2-5-2 scheme, when flying together, it is better to take paired ones from the window.
- in all Boeing 777 economy cabins - the closer the seat to the nose, the greater the distance between the rows.
- the biggest shaking is felt in the tail, the least at the wings,
- when the flight is not busy in the tail, it happens that there are no neighbors at all and there is more freedom than necessary.

The Boeing 777-300 wide-body passenger aircraft is one of the largest twin-engine airliners in the world. It has high ceilings in the cabin, two aisles between the seats and is designed for long-distance flights (up to 11,000 km).

Boeing 777-300 of Nordwind Airlines

The Russian airline Nordwind Airlines (North Wind) has 22 aircraft at its disposal, two of which are advanced models of the Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) aircraft with tail numbers VP-BJL, VP-BJO.

The Boeing 777-300ER is a new generation airliner that allows you to make long-haul flights with sufficient comfort.

Long-haul passenger aircraft Boeing 777-300 (Nord Wind), the cabin layout of which will be described below, has the following characteristics:

  • length: 73.9 m;
  • wingspan: 64.8 m;
  • number of passengers: economy class - 211, comfort class - 63, business class - 38;
  • Max. takeoff weight: 351534 kg;
  • Max. flight altitude: 13140 m;
  • cruising speed: 905 km/h;
  • Max. flight range: 14685 km.

Salon and seating chart

All aircraft have different layouts of cabins and their design. This is because manufacturers fit the cabin according to the requirements of the airlines they sell the aircraft to.

The passenger cabin of the Boeing 777-300 North Wind is divided into three classes with a total capacity of 312 people.

Seat locations:

  • business class: 1–2–1;
  • comfort class: 2–4–2;
  • economy class: most of the rows are 3–3–3, some of the rows are 2–3–2.

Boeing 777-300 ER Nordwind Airlines - cabin map

The salon is clean and bright, and the crew is friendly and disciplined.

Business Class

The business class is divided by the kitchen area into two sectors and has 38 seats: in the first (bow) part - 22, in the second - 16. Layout: 1–2–1.

Boeing 777-300 business class cabin of Nord Wind Airlines

The seats in the cabin are spacious, comfortable, soft, there is enough space between them so as not to disturb the neighbors. Each seat can be laid out horizontally and turned into a full-fledged bed. Passenger seats are equipped with a display, lighting, pillow, luggage racks.

Standard meals depend on the duration of the flight. On flights up to 5 hours 30 minutes will be provided: soft drinks, hot meals, tea or coffee. For longer flights, another hot meal is added.

There are also special meals for children and vegetarians.

Important! Special meals must be ordered no later than 48 hours before departure.

Toilets (WC) are located in front and between the two sectors, there is a toilet for people with limited mobility.

In the 8th row, seat K has a cradle attachment, so it is usually occupied by a passenger with an infant.

Things to consider when choosing a seat:

  • The 1st and 8th rows are considered the best: there are no twin seats, and each seat is arranged so that the neighbors will not interfere.
  • Good places include places near the windows, as well as rows 1, 2, 10, 11: here the least number of people walk along the aisle.
  • Rows 7 and 8 are uncomfortable, as they are located near the kitchen and toilets.
  • The attachment for the cradle near seat 8-K creates the possibility that a passenger with a small child will sit there, and this may not be very convenient for people sitting nearby. Small children do not always behave calmly, so this point must be taken into account when choosing a place.

Comfort class

63 comfort class seats are located in one part - rows 20-27. The layout of the Nord Wind Airlines variant is 2–4–2, for row 20 it is 2–3–2.

Comfort class Boeing 777-300ER Nordwind Airlines

The seats are wide, comfortable, soft, but there is less legroom than in business class. The backs recline, there are luggage racks.

The cradle attachments are located in the 20th row near seats A, C, H, K.

Toilets (WC), including those for people with disabilities, are located at the end of the comfort room - behind row 27.

Things to consider when choosing the best location:

  • The premium places are in rows 20–23.
  • The 20th row and seats D, G on the 21st have a slight advantage - there are no other seats in front.
  • The best places are near the windows. Near each window there are two chairs, which is good for flying together.
  • Seats A, C, H, K of the 20th row are premium, but it is worth considering that fasteners for the cradle are located near them.
  • The 27th row should be attributed to the worst places - it is located near the restroom. From all the comfort class people go to this toilet. Noise and unpleasant smells will not let you relax.

Economy class

The total volume of passenger seats in the economy - 211. Divided into two parts by a kitchen area. The seating arrangement is 3–3–3, rows 57, 69, 70 and 71 are 2–3–2.

Economy contains an order of magnitude fewer amenities compared to other classes, but the flight prices are lower. Chairs are no longer soft and comfortable.

The attachment points for baby cots are located near rows 46 and 61.

Toilets are located on both sides of each part of the economy.

Depending on the duration of the flight, standard meals can be of two options:

  • soft drinks - on flights up to 5 hours 30 minutes;
  • soft drinks, hot meals, tea (coffee) - if the flight is longer than 5 hours 30 minutes.

How to choose a good place:

  • Seats A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, K of rows 45, 46, 60, 61 have increased legroom.
  • The company itself indicates that rows 47, 48, 62, 63 and 46, 61 (except for seats D, E, G) are preferred.
  • Seats A, C, H, K in the 69th row will be an excellent solution for traveling together: they are further from the toilet, and the seats are arranged in two.
  • Good seats - at the porthole, less convenient - near the aisle. In these cases, the neighbor is only on one side.
  • The worst places are located in rows 45, 46, 56, 57, 60, 61, 70, 71, the extreme places near the aisles are especially uncomfortable. They are located closest to the toilets and kitchens. Constant movement back and forth, noise and smells will not make you feel comfortable.

Seats in the Boeing 777-300ER of Nordwind Airlines must be chosen:

  • near the porthole and the passage, so that the neighbor is only on one side;
  • further from toilets, kitchen areas and places for attaching baby cradles;
  • in areas where there are no other seats in front;
  • in rows where there are only two chairs side by side (for traveling together);

If a person of a large build or tall, experiences some inconvenience in other modes of transport, then you need to choose the first rows, near the exits: there is no other seat in front and the passenger gets more legroom.

On flights longer than 5 hours and 30 minutes, the company offers a selection of special meals for infants and vegetarians.

Important! An order for an infant must be made at least 48 hours before the flight, for other special meals - one day before departure. There is no additional order fee. You can use the service on the official website of Nordwind Airlines.

All seatbacks recline, but can only recline in a horizontal position in business class.

Note! It is forbidden to use the following devices on board the aircraft: mobile phones (smartphones), tablets, devices without the ability to switch to airplane mode; satellite phones; devices with remote control; pagers; wireless headphones and microphones; radio receivers and transmitters; walkie-talkie.

Monitors are mounted in the backs of the seats, which display useful information. There is also an entertainment program, but you need to bring your own headphones, as they are not issued on site.

  • Before being cleared to take off, all Boeing 777 crew members must pass 123 checks.
  • The Boeing 777-300ER uses the largest landing gear and tires of any commercial jet airliner. Each tire is designed for a load of 27 tons.
  • The airline plans to expand its fleet to 50 aircraft by 2019.

North Wind has a lot of positive feedback regarding the flights of the Boeing 777-300 and its polite crew. The company cares about the safety and comfort of its customers.

The Boeing 777-200 is a wide-body long-haul twin-engine aircraft developed by a major American concern using 3D computer graphics in 1990. Four years later, the first test flight took place, and already in 1995 its official commercial operation began.

Other Boeing models with interior layouts:

Boeing 777-200 operating airlines

The wide-body long-haul passenger aircraft is operated by many of the world's air carriers.

The most famous operating companies:

  1. The Russian airline Nordwind Airlines (“North Wind”) has 6 Boeing 777-200ER modifications in its aviation fleet.
  2. IrAero, the carrier of the Russian Federation, based in Irkutsk, uses 3 aircraft of the basic version on its routes.
  3. The aircraft fleet of the flag carrier of Turkmenistan Turkmenistan Airlines has 2 passenger Boeing 777-200LR.
  4. The national airline of Singapore, Singapore Airlines, operates 8 liners of this model.
  5. The flagship carrier Ukraine International Airlines has 3 modern aircraft in its fleet - Boeing 777-200ER.

The aircraft of this model is also operated by Air Canada, Air China, Air France, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Korean Air, British Airways and others.

Despite the release of new upgraded Boeing 777 models, the 777-200 version of various modifications remains in demand with many air carriers in the world. Serial production of the passenger model continues.

Nordwind Airlines operates 2 Boeing 777-200ER aircraft. The layout of the aircraft provides for 2 classes of service: business and economy. The total passenger capacity is 393 people.

Boeing 777-200 are used for flights over long distances, or on routes with large passenger traffic.

Now let's take a closer look at the configuration of these aircraft, which is used in the "Northern Wind".

1 row it is the only business class row. The only thing we can say is that the distance declared by the airlines to the partition from the chair is 127 centimeters.

Let's move on to economy class. The declared distance between the rows is 74 cm. Note that these aircraft use seating arrangement 3-4-3. This is a rather uncomfortable configuration for passengers, so, in the cabin, to put it mildly, “cramped”.

5-6 rows, marked in yellow-green, have a number of advantages and disadvantages.

Let's start with the cons.

A rigid partition will be located in front of you, separating business and economy classes. There is enough space for the knees in these places, but it will be problematic to stretch the legs forward. Also, watching the entire flight into the wall is not very comfortable.

The advantage of these seats is that no one will recline the back of their chair on you. In conditions of long-haul flights and a modest distance between the rows, this is quite important.

12-14 rows all seats in these rows except 12H, 12J, 12K may have a limitation in the deflection of the back. also, the proximity of the galley does not add convenience.

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20 row- exactly the same pros and cons as in the 5th row. However, in front of you will not be a partition, but a wall of toilets. The proximity of the WC is always an unnecessary fuss. constant walking of passengers, sounds of the tank, doors, etc.

The same goes for 21 rad, seats D, F, E, G.

Note that the places 21H and 21K could be called places of increased comfort, since there is enough free space in front of them. However, the proximity of the toilets spoil the whole picture.

In addition to the above minuses, we add that queues may form near you, they may step on your foot or hurt your elbow.

armchairs in 38 and 39 rowsmarked in red. Most likely, the backs do not recline or have a limitation in this. Also, the toilets are close by.

In some models of this aircraft, there are 1-2 seats with a missing porthole. In this configuration, these can be seats in the middle section of the cabin, somewhere from 20 to 39 rows.

In the 45th row, due to the location of the escape hatches, there is enough free space in front, for legs and knees.

46 row D,E,F,G- rest against the wall.

53C and 53H- behind this row begins the narrowing of the fuselage. The back of your seat may be touched by passing passengers or flight attendants with carts.

57 and 58 rows marked in red. The last rows in the plane, the backs, are most likely blocked. Also, they are located next to toilets and other technical premises.

Places from 54 to 56 rows, in which there are 2 chairs instead of 3, a little more comfortable, thanks to this fact. Especially if you are flying together.

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The Boeing 777 is a family of large, twin-engine passenger aircraft. Models of this series can accommodate several hundred passengers - from 301 to 550 people. In addition, these aircraft are capable of flying vast distances. The record range is 21 thousand kilometers. The airliners of this line are equipped with the most powerful engines used in passenger aviation.

Aircraft of this series became a legend before they even appeared. Project 777 aircraft are perhaps the most in demand among operators today.

History of creation

In the 1970s, the ever-increasing popularity of passenger air travel meant that existing aircraft could no longer meet the increased demand. To update the lineup of liners, Boeing began to develop new models - the twin-engine 757 and 767, as well as the triple-engine 777.

New liners would compete with the products of Airbus, McDonnell Douglas and Lockheed. However, in the future, the 777 project had to be abandoned due to limited resources and low demand.

The situation changed in the 1980s, when wide-body aircraft became in demand.

At first it was supposed to be modernized, but the submitted project did not satisfy the airline.

The carriers needed an aircraft similar in configuration to the Boeing 747, but designed to fly over relatively short distances. The use of three motors was already redundant, and the new car received two engines.

For the project of the revived Boeing 777, the company used an unconventional approach. The development of the aircraft was carried out with constant cooperation with several major airlines. They conducted surveys among passengers, and then combined their results with their requirements for a new liner. Thanks to this approach, it was possible to create an aircraft that is better than others suitable for end users.

The development of the Boeing 777 began in 1990. After 5 years, the first copy appeared on commercial airlines.

Production

For the manufacture of the aircraft, Boeing chose a plant in the city of Everett. The production area had to be increased by almost 2 times. Assembly lines were added that could rotate the fuselage 180 degrees.

Lineup Boeing 777-200

The first flight of the Boeing 777 base model 200 was made in June 1994. And less than a year later, United Airlines received the first airliner for commercial operation.

After the success of the first model, the company began to develop a liner designed for flights between continents across the Atlantic Ocean.

This modification of Boeing received the designation 777-200ER. It proved to be very popular and became the best-selling aircraft model.


The Boeing 777, model 200LR, has the longest range of any existing commercial airliner. It is capable of non-stop flights between most airports in the world. The plane of this particular modification made a record flight with a length of more than half the length of the equator and a duration of about a day.

Lineup Boeing 777-300

Models with the number 300 in the name are versions of aircraft with an extended fuselage. The modification of the Boeing 777-300 was intended to replace the old Boeing 747. These models have comparable payload and flight range, but the 777 is 30% more fuel efficient and 40% cheaper to operate.

An improved model of the Boeing 777-300 aircraft received the designation 777-300ER.

This is the largest and heaviest airliner of the Boeing 777 family. The flight range has been increased by a third. To achieve such characteristics in this modification, many structural elements have been improved and additional fuel tanks have been added.

The Boeing 777, originally designed to carry passengers, also has a cargo modification, called the Boeing 777 Freighter. This aircraft takes on board more than a hundred tons of cargo and flies over a distance of more than 9,000 kilometers.

prospects

Since 2013, Boeing has been developing the promising Boeing 777X series. The company plans to begin production of these aircraft by 2020.


This liner will incorporate all available engine and design upgrades to make it the most fuel efficient in the world.

Design

The speed and range of an aircraft is determined by how much it weighs. Boeing, starting with the first model 777-200, has become much wider than before, using high technologies:

  • composite materials in the fuselage structure;
  • Fly-by-Wire digital control system;
  • avionics with replaceable software;
  • LCD screens in the cockpit;
  • on-board information network on optical fiber.

Thanks to such innovations, it was possible to reduce the weight of the liners and their cost. Takeoff weight of empty Boeing 777 is from 140 to 170 tons.

cockpit

Particular attention in the design of the cockpit for the Boeing 777 was given to comfort. Comfortable seats, quiet background noise, good visibility - already in the base model 200, everything was done so that the pilots would not have distractions.


Flight and diagnostic information is displayed on panels and color displays for better human perception. For the rest of the crew during long flights, special places with chairs and beds are provided.

Interior

The interior design of the Boeing 777 is known for its sleek lines, spacious luggage racks and diffused light. Airlines determine how many seats they need to install.

The number of seats depends on the number of classes and the layout of the seats in the cabin.

From four to ten seats in different classes are installed in a row. There is more space above the middle row thanks to drop-down luggage racks.

Glider

The composite materials used to lighten the airframe structure account for nine percent of the total weight. The profile of the wings is designed for the speed of the Boeing 777, reaching 84% of the speed of sound in cruising flight. Thanks to the wingspan and increased strength, the Boeing 777 can fly at an altitude of up to 13 kilometers.

Engines

The Boeing 777 family, starting with the base model 200, uses the most modern engines. Thanks to them, the speed of the Boeing 777 is approaching the speed of sound.


Their record power provides the aircraft with excellent flight characteristics. The aircraft engines of this line are manufactured by General Electric.

Avionics

Small computers are installed on the liners. Their simple replacement during modernization is structurally provided. The EFIS digital complex includes:

  • LCD displays;
  • a data management system and a library with information about aircraft subsystems;
  • power consumption management system;
  • control system for sealing the cabin and air parameters.

Chassis

On aircraft of the Boeing 777 line, six-wheeled landing gear is installed. This achieves an effective load distribution when driving along the runway. Due to the large size of the tires, it was also necessary to improve the braking system. Each of the six tires in the landing gear can withstand a load of up to 27 tons, which is more than the .

Flight performance compared to competitors

The 1990s saw significant changes in the passenger airliner market. Some companies were taken over by larger ones. Some aircraft manufacturers withdrew from the market due to economic difficulties and declining demand. As a result, only two manufacturers remained - Airbus in Europe and Boeing in the USA.

Russia continues the production of passenger aircraft, but production volumes cannot be compared with the two largest suppliers of liners.

Their planes are present in all niches of passenger transportation. This preserves competition, and carrier companies get the opportunity to choose airliners that have the most suitable technical characteristics.


The performance characteristics of the Boeing 777 compared to competing models from Airbus are presented in the tables.

Airbus A330-300
Length63.7 m63.69 m
Height18.5m16.83 m
Wingspan60.9 m60.3 m
Passenger capacity305–400 people301–400 people295–440 people
Cruising speed905 km/h871 km/h
Max Speed965 km/h913 km/h
Maximum range9695 km14260 km11300 km
Boeing 777-300Boeing 777-300ERAirbus A340-600Airbus A340-600HGW
Length73.9 m75.36 m
Height18.5 m18.7 m17.22 m
Wingspan60.9 m64.8 m63.45 m
Passenger capacity368–451 people365 people380–475 people
Cruising speed905 km/h881 km/h
Max Speed945 km/h913 km/h
Maximum range11135 km14685 km14350 km14600 km

Exploitation

Boeing 777 was developed taking into account the wishes of carrier companies and passengers. Thanks to this, the liner takes into account most of the details that make up a comfortable flight.

Advantages

An essential advantage of the aircraft of this line is the softness of takeoff and landing. Improved sound insulation significantly reduces engine noise.

Even oversized bags fit in the wide luggage racks. For the entertainment of passengers during long flights, multimedia complexes are built into the backs of the seats.

Flaws

When ordering aircraft, airlines themselves choose the layout of the cabins. Some airlines that want to make more profit install too many seats. The result of this approach is crowding and inconvenience for passengers, especially in economy class.

Flight safety

The Boeing 777 is considered the safest aircraft in the world. It has not had a single confirmed disaster due to equipment failure.

There were emergency landings, fires occurred, but after that most of the liners returned to service.

Four people died in these incidents. During operation since 1995, 6 aircraft of this type were lost. Two events stand apart, in which 537 people died.

In March 2014, a Malaysian Airlines plane disappeared from radar. It was assumed that the Boeing 777-200 fell into the Indian Ocean. During the three years of searching, several fragments of the fuselage were found, but it was not possible to determine the cause of the fall. There are many versions, but none of them has received sufficient evidence.


The second event is a disaster that occurred with a Boeing 777-200ER near Donetsk on July 17, 2014. The flight of the same company - Malaysia Airlines - was shot down while flying over the war zone. As a result of a lengthy investigation, the commission determined that the plane was shot down by a Buk surface-to-air missile. However, it was not established which of the participants in the conflict shot down the Boeing.

Interesting facts and records are associated with the Boeing 777 line of aircraft:

  • When designing the 777-200 - the first model of this family - not a single drawing was made on paper. For the first time, the entire development process was done using only computers.
  • The General Electric GE90-115B engine used in the Boeing 777 models 200LR and 300ER is the largest and most powerful in the world.
  • The longest single-engine flight was made by the Boeing 777-200ER. The duration was 177 minutes.
  • A non-stop flight over a distance of 21,601 km was made by a Boeing 777. The flight from Hong Kong to London took 22 hours and 42 minutes for the 200LR model liner.

Nordwind Airlines

Nordwind Airlines - translated as "North Wind" - is a Russian airline that uses Boeing 777-200ER and 777-300ER aircraft.


It has been present in the passenger air transportation market since 2008. The Nordwind fleet has 21 aircraft, of which five are Boeing 777s.

Boeing 777-200 has a cabin that can accommodate 393 seats. It includes business class and economy class. The seating arrangements on the plane are as follows:

  • business class - layout 2-2-2;
  • economy class - most rows 3-4-3, some rows 2-4-2.

In the economy class, there are several rows that differ from most others in terms of convenience. In rows numbered 5 and 6, there are seats in front of which there are no seats. There will be no problems with the reclining seat of the front neighbor, there is enough room for the knees of even a tall person. There is also relatively plenty of space in front of rows 12, 14, 15, 33 and 34, but there are toilets nearby, which is not conducive to comfort.


The cabin on Boeing 777-300 aircraft is divided into three classes and can accommodate 312 passengers. The seating arrangement is as follows:

  • business class - 1-2-1;
  • comfort class - 2-4-2;
  • economy class - most of the rows are 3-3-3, some of the rows are 2-3-2.

The best seats in comfort class are in row number 20. In economy class, seats in rows 45, 46, 60 and 61 have extra space in front of them, but adjacent toilets reduce convenience.

Nordwind's Boeing 777s are attractive enough for long haul flights due to their safety and comfort levels.

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