Boeing 777-300ER

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Air China Boeing 777-300ER (B-2047) departing in the golden hour, showcasing the aircraft's elegant profile and powerful GE90 engines.

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Aircraft

777-300ER B773

Standard Air China livery

B-2047

Registration

Airline

Air China

CCA / CA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

SONY ILCE-6700 Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 OSS

Achievements

Golden Hour Glory, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Widebody Wizard

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 87.0

Crisp capture of Air China 777 in ascent—golden sunlight on the nose and wings adds flair, and the framing is excellent!

Location

Aussichtspunkt West

Frankfurt Main Airport · FRA/EDDF

50.0216, 8.5231

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Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

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Aviation History

The Boeing 777-300ER is one of the most successful long-haul, high-capacity twinjets, pivotal for ultra-long-haul travel worldwide and key in Air China\'s intercontinental fleet.

Fleet Rarity

Air China operates over a dozen 777-300ERs; over 800 777-300ERs delivered globally.

Record Flights

Used on long-haul routes connecting China to North America and Europe; known for robust performance on extensive overwater sectors.

Safety & Events

No significant accidents involving Air China\'s 777-300ER fleet; generally regarded as reliable.

Future Outlook

Active service, expected to continue in mainstream operations; may eventually be replaced by newer widebodies such as the Boeing 787 or Airbus A350.

Specifications

GE90-115B

Engine

64.8 meters

Wingspan

73.9 meters

Length

13,650 km

Range

905 km/h

Speed

368 passengers (typical three-class configuration)

Capacity

351,534 kg

MTOW

18.5 meters

Height

512 kN (115,300 lbf)

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4, ~90-97 dB at takeoff

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