Editing Boeing 777 (section)

====777-300ER====<!-- This section is linked from [[KLM]] -->
[[File:F-GSQV@PEK (20191014145913).jpg|thumb|A 777-300ER, the best-selling variant, of the launch operator [[Air France]]]]

The 777-300ER ("ER" for Extended Range) is the B-market version of the -300. Its higher MTOW and increased fuel capacity permits a maximum range of {{convert|7,370|nmi}} with 392 passengers in a two-class seating arrangement.<ref name="Characteristics" /> The 777-300ER features extended raked wingtips, a strengthened fuselage and wings and a modified main landing gear.<ref name="77Wspecs">{{cite web |author=Guy Norris |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/long-ranger-160884/ |title=Long Ranger |work=Flight International |date=January 28, 2003 |access-date=February 25, 2016 |archive-date=October 5, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005091041/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/long-ranger-160884/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Its wings have an [[Aspect ratio (aerodynamics)|aspect ratio]] of 9.0.<ref name="leeUp">{{cite web |author=Scott Hamilton |url=http://leehamnews.com/2014/02/03/updating-the-a380-the-prospect-of-a-neo-version-and-whats-involved/ |title=Updating the A380: the prospect of a neo version and what's involved |publisher=Leeham news |date=February 3, 2014 |access-date=June 21, 2014 |archive-date=April 8, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408075935/http://leehamnews.com/2014/02/03/updating-the-a380-the-prospect-of-a-neo-version-and-whats-involved/ |url-status=live}}</ref> It is powered by the [[General Electric GE90#Variants|GE90-115B]] turbofan, the world's most powerful jet engine with a maximum thrust of {{cvt|115300|lbf|kN}}.<ref name="GE90-115Bpower">{{cite web |url=http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/engineering/1280866 |title=Biggest Jet Engine |date=July 2004 |work=[[Popular Mechanics]] |author=Paul Eisenstein |access-date=June 3, 2011 |archive-date=December 24, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141224214613/http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/engineering/1280866 |url-status=live}}</ref>

Following flight testing, aerodynamic refinements have reduced fuel burn by an additional 1.4%.<ref name="green">{{cite web |author=Jon Ostrower |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/green-and-versatile-225112/ |title=Green and versatile |work=Flight International |date=August 7, 2008 |access-date=February 25, 2016 |archive-date=March 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307085733/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/green-and-versatile-225112/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="77Wenhancement">{{cite news |author=Geoffrey Thomas |url=http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,17428629%255E23349,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051204032319/http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0%2C5744%2C17428629%5E23349%2C00.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 4, 2005 |title=Boeing nose ahead in Qantas order race |newspaper=The Australian |date=December 2, 2005}}</ref> At {{cvt|0.839|Mach|altitude_ft=30000|knots km/h|0}}, FL300, -59&nbsp;°C and at a {{cvt|513,400|lb|t}} weight, it burns {{cvt|17,300|lb|t}} of fuel per hour. Its operating empty weight is {{cvt|371,600|lb|t}}.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://archive.aviationweek.com/issue/20040405#!&pid=62 |title=In the Stretch - Flying the 777-300ER |author=David M. North |date=April 5, 2004 |work=Aviation week |url-access=subscription |access-date=July 25, 2018 |archive-date=July 25, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180725153349/http://archive.aviationweek.com/issue/20040405#!&pid=62 |url-status=live}}</ref> The projected operational empty weight is {{cvt|168,560|kg|order=flip}} in airline configuration, at a weight of {{cvt|216,370|kg|lb|order=flip}} and FL350, total [[fuel economy in aircraft|fuel flow]] is {{cvt|6790|kg/h|lb/h|order=flip}} at {{cvt|0.84|Mach|altitude_ft=30000|knots km/h|0}}, rising to {{cvt|8,890|kg/h|lb/h|order=flip|-1}} at {{cvt|0.87|Mach|altitude_ft=30000|knots km/h|0}}.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/flight-test-boeing-777-300er-fast-and-heavy-176585/ |title=Flight Test: Boeing 777-300ER - Fast and heavy |date=January 20, 2004 |work=FlightGlobal |access-date=October 23, 2016 |archive-date=October 24, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161024023709/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/flight-test-boeing-777-300er-fast-and-heavy-176585/ |url-status=live}}</ref>

Since its launch, the -300ER has been a primary driver of the airplane's sales past the rival A330/340 series.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://centreforaviation.com/analysis/777-300er-fleet-report-orders-have-peaked-but-swiss-united-and-kuwait-new-operators-in-2016-268001 |title=777-300ER fleet report: orders have peaked but Swiss, United and Kuwait new operators in 2016 |work=CAPA - Centre for Aviation |date=February 25, 2016 |access-date=February 25, 2016 |archive-date=August 27, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160827175621/https://centreforaviation.com/analysis/777-300er-fleet-report-orders-have-peaked-but-swiss-united-and-kuwait-new-operators-in-2016-268001 |url-status=live}}</ref> Its direct competitors have included the Airbus A340-600 and the [[Airbus A350-1000|A350-1000]].<ref name=777pressure>{{cite web |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/airbus-a350-xwb-puts-pressure-on-boeing-777-219901/ |title=Airbus A350 XWB puts pressure on Boeing 777 |publisher=FlightGlobal |date=November 26, 2007 |access-date=February 25, 2016 |archive-date=March 8, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308174257/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/airbus-a350-xwb-puts-pressure-on-boeing-777-219901/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Using two engines produces a typical operating cost advantage of around 8–9% for the -300ER over the A340-600.<ref name="exclusive-a340e">{{cite web |author=Ben Kingsley-Jones |author2=Guy Norris |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/exclusive-enhanced-a340-to-take-on-777-203391/ |title=Enhanced A340 to take on 777 |work=Flight International |date=November 29, 2005 |access-date=February 25, 2016 |archive-date=March 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307102539/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/exclusive-enhanced-a340-to-take-on-777-203391/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Several airlines have acquired the -300ER as a 747-400 replacement amid rising fuel prices given its 20% fuel burn advantage.<ref name=fuelsaver/> The -300ER has an operating cost of $44 per seat hour, compared to an [[Airbus A380]]'s roughly $50 per seat hour and $90 per seat hour for a Boeing 747-400 {{as of|2015|lc=y}}.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://airinsight.com/2015/11/20/the-a380s-future/ |title=The A380's future |date=November 20, 2015 |newspaper=AirInsight |access-date=April 22, 2016 |archive-date=April 13, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160413052841/http://airinsight.com/2015/11/20/the-a380s-future/ |url-status=live}}</ref>

The first 777-300ER was delivered to Air France on April 29, 2004.<ref>{{Cite press release |url=https://www.geaviation.com/press-release/ge90-engine-family/ge90-115b-ges-best-ever-new-jet-engine-entry-airline-service |title=GE90-115B: GE's Best-Ever New Jet Engine Entry Into Airline Service |publisher=GE Aviation |date=July 17, 2006 |access-date=December 26, 2019 |archive-date=December 26, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191226203642/https://www.geaviation.com/press-release/ge90-engine-family/ge90-115b-ges-best-ever-new-jet-engine-entry-airline-service |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://corporate.airfrance.com/uploads/media/new_boeing_777-300ER_joins_airfrance_fleet_02.pdf |title=New Boeing 777-300ER Joins Air France Fleet |publisher=Air France |date=May 13, 2004 |access-date=August 25, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120917104714/http://corporate.airfrance.com/uploads/media/new_boeing_777-300ER_joins_airfrance_fleet_02.pdf |archive-date=September 17, 2012}}</ref> The -300ER is the best-selling 777 variant, with Emirates being the largest operator with 123 777-300ER in service, having surpassed the -200ER in orders in 2010 and deliveries in 2013.<ref name=777_O_D_summ/> {{as of|2018}}, 784 300ERs were in service,<ref name=FlightCensus/> A total of 831 were built with the last delivered to [[Aeroflot]] in 2021.<ref>That's your flot ''[[Airliner World]]'' December 2021 p. 16</ref> Boeing ended 777-300ER production in 2024, and switched to the new 777X.<ref>[https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/01/22/boeing-ends-production-of-777-300er-aircraft/ "Boeing Ends Production of its Best Seller Widebody Aircraft"]. ''Aviation A2Z.'' January 22, 2025.</ref><ref>[https://www.businesstraveller.com/features/the-end-of-an-era-boeing-stops-777-300er-production/ "The end of an era: Boeing stops 777-300ER production"]. ''Business Traveller'', January 23, 2025.</ref>