SEATTLE, Aug. 9, 2005 -- The Boeing 777-200LR, the worlds longest-range commercial airplane, recently completed its 24-city Going the Distance world tour. The airplane visited cities across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Australia and North America. During the 61-day trip the 777-200LR flew a distance of more than 70,000 nautical miles (129,640 kilometers), made 38 separate flights and visited 17 countries. The first 777-200LR will be delivered to Pakistan International Airlines in early 2006.
Contact: Chuck Cadena, 777 Communications, 425-294-6105