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Feb 17, 2023 · Despite being in service for 16 years, the Boeing 777-200LR is still in service with many of the world's airlines. Below is a list in alphabetical order of which airlines still fly the Boeing 777-200LR according to the aviation statistics and data website ch-aviation: Air Canada
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- Bengaluru-San Francisco (BLR-SFO) The top spot goes to another India-US route, once again operated by the flag carrier Air India. The world’s longest 777-200LR route connects Bengaluru in South India and San Francisco (both tech hubs) and covers a whopping 8,691 miles (13,968 km).
- Mumbai-San Francisco (BOM-SFO) Air India started this route a little over a year ago amid its overall international expansion post-privatization. Currently, it uses its newly acquired 777 aircraft for all US routes out of Mumbai, and this one uses the ex-Delta 777-200LR, covering a distance of 8,401 miles (13,520 km).
- Dallas-Doha (DFW-DOH) Qatar Airways operates two daily flights between the cities using its Airbus A350-1000 aircraft for flight QR730 and a 777-200LR for QR732.
- Mumbai-New York (BOM-JFK) In addition to its Mumbai-Newark flight (operated by Boeing 777-300ER), Air India also connects India’s commercial hub with New York JFK using its 777-200LR.
As of December 2023, the largest airline orders are by Emirates (345), Qatar Airways (159), and Singapore Airlines (116). History. The title of largest 777 operator has changed hands during the aircraft's history.
United Airlines placed the launch order for the 777 program on October 14, 1990 when it purchased 34 Pratt & Whitney PW4084 -powered 777-200s valued at US$11 billion with options on an additional 34.
Jun 17, 2021 · While it’s my understanding that the 777-200LR program hasn’t formally ended, there are no more of these passenger planes on order, as future 777 orders are primarily for the new 777X, which is now delayed until late 2023.
It is equipped with additional fuel tanks and has an increased maximum takeoff weight. The airliner is capable of connecting any two continents, for which it was named Worldliner. The first customer was Pakistan International Airlines.