The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] delivered its 600th 777 airplane, to Singapore Airlines.
EVERETT – The 777 program reached the milestone after 11 years in service, faster than any other twin-aisle airplane program in history.
With today’s delivery, Singapore Airlines now operates 61 777s, the largest 777 fleet in the world with 16 more 777-300ERs that remain to be delivered. The airplane delivered today will be added to the airline’s fleet of 12 777-300s, 31 777-200s, 15 777-200ERs, 2 777-300ERs and 23 747-400s.
[GADS_NEWS]The 777 family of airplanes is the market leader in the 300-to-400-seat segment, consistently capturing more than 60 percent of that market since the airplane was launched. To date, Boeing has sold 889 777 jetliners, with 49 customers around the world that own or operate the efficient and passenger-pleasing twin-aisle airplane.
