It’s a competitive space

Never mind the quality, feel the width

Boeing’s bestselling widebody just broke another sales record, having surpassed the legendary 747 last year (see feature, this issue). The airframer has now sold more than 2,000 of its 777 aircraft, an astounding achievement in anyone’s order book.

“The fact that the 777 is still climbing should come as no surprise,” writes Randy Tinseth, vice-president, marketing, at Boeing Commercial Airplanes, in his blog. “The 777 is a powerful platform that continues to deliver unmatched passenger and cargo capabilities. More than a decade later, the 777’s range continues to carry passengers directly where they want to go in world-class comfort.”