SEATTLE, March 27, 2007 -- The Boeing Company selected Crane Aerospace & Electronics to supply the onboard weight and balance system for its new 777 Freighter, making it the first commercial airplane program to choose the new advanced technology known as AirWeighsTM.
The 777 Freighter will provide more capacity and fly farther than any other twin-engine cargo airplane, with a range of 4,885 nautical miles (9,065 km) with a full payload and general cargo market densities.
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Contact: Chuck Cadena, Boeing 777 Program, 425-294-6105