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18 May 2026 · © KevinS

A rare Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER in retro livery pictured at the gate, showing its massive GE90 engine and signature teal cheatline.

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Maulin_Agrawal · 19 May 2026

This is actually a Zipair 787-8

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Aircraft

Airline

Cathay Pacific (retro livery, based on tail design and cheatline)

Manufacturer

Achievements

Retro Wings, Livery Legend, Ultra-Long-Haul, Boeing Beginner, Widebody Wizard, Airport Explorer

6 badges earned

Photo grade

B

Bronze

Score: 74.0

Nice clarity, but heavy framing cuts off most of the aircraft and foreground clutter detracts from impact.

Location

Gate 16

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · SJC/KSJC

37.3665, -121.9260

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Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport SJC

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 777-300ER is one of the most successful long-haul twinjets and a flagship for many international airlines.

Fleet Rarity

This particular retro livery is rare; only a few active 777-300ERs worldwide feature such a heritage paint scheme.

Record Flights

Often used on some of the longest non-stop commercial routes (up to 15-16 hours).

Safety & Events

The 777 series has an excellent safety record.

Future Outlook

777-300ERs remain in frontline international service and will continue for at least another decade in large fleets.

Specifications

GE90

Engine

64.8 meters

Wingspan

73.9 meters

Length

13,650 km

Range

905 km/h

Speed

368-396 passengers

Capacity

351,535 kg

MTOW

18.5 meters

Height

up to 513 kN (115,300 lbf)

Thrust

Up to ICAO Chapter 4 (varies by subvariant, ~90-95 dB on takeoff)

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