Boeing 777-200LR

Boeing 777-200LR General Description The Boeing 777-200LR ("Longer Range") is the ultra-long-range version of the 777-200 family.  It holds the record for the longest nonstop flight by a commercial airliner and was designed to connect virtually any two cities on Earth with no stopovers. Nickname: "Worldliner" First Flight: March 8, 2005 Entry into Service: March 2006 (with Pakistan International Airlines) Key Specifications Feature Boeing 777-200LR Typical Seating ~317 passengers (3-class configuration) Maximum Seating Up to 440 passengers (all-economy) Range ~15,843 km (8,555 nautical miles) Length 63.7 meters (209 feet) Wingspan 64.8 meters (212.7 feet, with raked wingtips) Maximum Takeoff Weight ~347,450 kg (766,000 lbs) ...

Boeing 787-7

Boeing 787-7


The Boeing 787-7 is the smallest and shortest-range member of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner family. 

Although it was part of the original 787 launch lineup, the 787-7 has not yet entered commercial service as of 2025.


General Description

  • The 787-7 was designed as a smaller, shorter-range variant of the 787 family, intended to replace older aircraft such as the Boeing 757 and provide efficient service on medium to long routes with moderate passenger demand.

  • It was intended to serve routes that require lower capacity but still benefit from the 787’s advanced fuel efficiency and passenger comfort.



Key Specifications 

Feature Boeing 787-7
Typical Seating Approximately 210 passengers
Maximum Seating Up to about 252 passengers
Range Around 11,000 km (5,945 nautical miles)
Length 54.9 meters (180 feet)
Wingspan 60.1 meters (197 feet)
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) About 227,930 kg (502,500 lbs)
Engines Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 or General Electric GEnx



Design Features

  • Shares the same composite airframe and advanced materials as other 787 variants, offering reduced weight and improved fuel efficiency.

  • Equipped with the same advanced avionics and fly-by-wire control systems.

  • Features raked wingtips and modern aerodynamics to improve performance and range.

  • Cabin designed with larger windows, improved humidity and pressure control, and quieter operation — all standard Dreamliner comforts.



Market Position

  • The 787-7 was aimed at airlines needing a replacement for aging 757s on thinner transcontinental or regional routes that don’t require the larger capacity of the 787-8 or 787-9.

  • Expected to compete with aircraft like the Airbus A321XLR, offering longer range with a wide-body cabin experience.

  • As of now, Boeing has delayed or suspended production of the 787-7 due to lower market demand and the success of the larger 787 variants.



Status & Outlook

  • Boeing officially launched the 787 program with the 787-8 and 787-3 (which evolved into the 787-7 concept).

  • The 787-3 (a very short-range, high-capacity variant) was canceled early due to limited demand.

  • The 787-7 remains a future potential aircraft that could enter production if market conditions favor a smaller wide-body with the Dreamliner’s technology.

  • Airlines currently operating 787-8 and 787-9 cover most of the market niches Boeing expected for the 787-7.


Summary

  • The Boeing 787-7 is a smaller, medium-range version of the 787 Dreamliner family.

  • It offers advanced fuel efficiency, passenger comfort, and modern technology but has not yet been produced or delivered.

  • Its niche is replacing older narrow-body jets on longer routes while providing a wide-body experience.



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