Boeing 777-200ER

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08 May 2026 · © Unknown

United’s triple 7 with the Star Alliance livery, spotted in Lisbon

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Aircraft

777-200ER B772

Star Alliance (United Airlines)

N78017

Registration

Airline

United Airlines

UAL / UA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

iPhone 11

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, Ultra-Long-Haul, Boeing Beginner, Widebody Wizard

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Location

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport

LIS/LPPT

38.7813, -9.1359

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Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport LIS

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 777-200ER is a long-range, wide-body twinjet airliner introduced in the mid-1990s, known for pioneering fly-by-wire and ETOPS-180 in large twins.

Fleet Rarity

United is one of the world\'s largest 777 operators, but Star Alliance livery airframes are much fewer (just a handful per member airline).

Record Flights

Frequently used for transoceanic and high-utilization long-haul flights including some ultra-long-haul missions. Set early records for extended-range operations in its class.

Safety & Events

United Airlines and other operators have experienced rare but noted non-fatal engine issues on 777s; the model has an excellent safety record overall.

Future Outlook

Still flying; some older 777-200ERs are being phased out, but many remain in revenue service.

Specifications

GE90-94B

Engine

60.9 meters

Wingspan

63.7 meters

Length

13,080 km

Range

905 km/h

Speed

314 passengers (typical 3-class layout)

Capacity

297,550 kg

MTOW

18.5 meters

Height

409 kN (92,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 (varies by specific airframe/engines; around 90-95 dB on approach)

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