Boeing 777-200LR Worldliner starts 20-city ‘Going the Distance' world tour

Boeing's  777-200LR Worldliner completed its first intercontinental flight today, arriving at the Le Bourget, France, airport for the 46th Paris Air Show. 

This week in Montreal, the 777-200LR kicked off its "Going the Distance" tour, which will have it visit more than 20 cities in the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Australia, and North America through August. 

"Recent sales successes demonstrate that demand for the 777-200LR is climbing," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes Vice President and Program Manager, 777 Program, Lars Andersen. "During our tour, airlines around the world will have the opportunity to experience the comfort, capability, and efficiency of this tremendous airplane." 

Later this year, the Worldliner will attempt to set a new world record for distance traveled nonstop by a commercial airplane. The current record -- 10,823 nautical miles (20,044 kilometers) -- was set in 1997 by the 777-200ER (Extended Range).

The 777-200LR, capable of connecting almost any two cities in the world nonstop, is the fifth 777 model. In service it can carry 301 passengers and baggage up to 9,420 nautical miles (17,445 kilometers). 

Each section of the 777-200LR Worldliner showcases the latest 777 interior offerings and cabin layouts that allows airlines to differentiate their product offering to passengers.

Launch customer Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is to receive the first 777-200LR Worldliner in January. To date, four airlines have ordered or announced commitments for the 777-200LR -- PIA, EVA Airways, Air Canada and Air India.

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