Boeing 777-200

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14 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

A rare sighting: Eastern Airlines Boeing 777-200 in striking teal and gold modern livery, taxiing at a US airport.

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Kiwi Aviation · 14 Apr 2026

Perfect!

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Aircraft

777-200 B772

Eastern Airlines (new livery, teal and gold tail)

Airline

Eastern Airlines

Manufacturer

Boeing

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Aviation History

Eastern Airlines\' modern iteration operates a small fleet of Boeing 777s on charter and transatlantic routes. The 777-200 itself is a significant long-haul twinjet, first introduced in the mid-1990s.

Fleet Rarity

Eastern only has a very small number of 777s; the 777-200 is now rare in passenger use compared to later 777 variants.

Record Flights

The Boeing 777 has set early ETOPS records and is known for routes such as LAX-SYD, JFK-JNB by various operators.

Safety & Events

No major incidents with Eastern Airlines\' 777 fleet; 777-200 is generally known for excellent safety record.

Future Outlook

Many 777-200s have been retired or converted to cargo; Eastern still operates these mainly for long-haul charters.

Specifications

GE90-94B or PW4090, typical for 777-200

Engine

60.93 m

Wingspan

63.73 m

Length

9,704 km

Range

905 km/h

Speed

314–396 passengers

Capacity

247,210 kg

MTOW

18.52 m

Height

376–436 kN (84,000–98,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, ~95-100 dB on landing/takeoff

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