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American Boeing 777-300ER Retrofits Underway: Fancy New Cabins Coming Soon
American Airlines recently rolled out a new passenger experience on its long haul flights, particularly with the introduction of its Flagship Suite business class, as well as its front-row Flagship Suite Preferred. While this product is finally being offered on newly delivered Boeing 787-9s that are assigned certain routes, we’re also going to see some existing planes reconfigured.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig4 Aug
The Aircraft Set To Replace The Iconic Boeing 777-300ER
The clock is ticking for this aviation legend. Airlines have more than one option as a replacement, but which will they pick?
The Boeing 777 Route So Long That A Single Headwind Risks A Fuel Stop
Some routes are long, and some push aircraft to the limit. United Airlines has pushed its 777-300ER so much that on this route, fuel stops are likely.
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RAF Typhoons escort Qatar Airways Boeing 777 after in-flight concern over UK airspace
Two Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon jets were scrambled from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire after a Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER registered A7-BAJ operating a flight from Doha to Manchester Airport prompted concerns from civil authorities. The aircraft, operating as flight QR23, was intercepted after entering UK airspace, with the RAF confirming that a Quick Reaction […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban25 JulWA
National Airlines Orders More GE Aerospace CF6 and GE90 Engines
GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) announced on July 23, 2026 that National Airlines has committed to purchase one GE90-110B and six CF6-80C2 engines to power their Boeing 777F/747F cargo airplanes. The GE90 engine family powers all Boeing 777 models and is the exclusive powerplant on the 777-300ER, -200LR, and Freighter. The GE90 engine features several technology […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum23 Jul
Kalitta Air Ferries Boeing 777-300ER Freighter To Michigan For Repairs After Tail Strike
Flight tracking data shows the damaged Boeing 777-300ER being ferried to Kalitta Maintenance's overhaul facility.
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Come August, Dreamliner to help Air India fly non-stop to Toronto
From August 1, 2026, Air India will fly non-stop between Delhi and Toronto, retiring the Boeing 777-300ER on the route in favour of the newly delivered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The switch does more than swap one widebody for another — it eliminates the technical fuel stop at Vienna that has long added hours to the […]
NetworkThoughts•Network Thoughts23 Jul
Air India 777 First Class: Not Awful, But Totally Uncompetitive
Hello from Germany, as I just flew Air India’s Boeing 777-300ER first class on the 9hr25min flight from Delhi (DEL) to Frankfurt (FRA), as part of my current review trip. Truth be told, my main motivation with flying Air India’s first class was to check out the new Air India First Class Lounge Delhi, which didn’t disappoint.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig21 Jul
Turkmenistan Airlines 737 Business Class: Look At That Meal!
Hello from India, as I just wrapped up my Turkmenistan Airlines adventure. In the previous installment, I’ve covered my flight in Turkmenistan Airlines’ Boeing 777-300ER business class, as well as my odd transit experience at Ashgabat Airport (ASB).
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig19 Jul
Air New Zealand shows new cabin designs for Boeing 777s
Air New Zealand has unveiled details of its new cabin upgrades being undertaken across its Boeing 777-300ER fleet. The first 777 is scheduled to be retrofitted in March 2027, and in service...
My Fascinating Flight In Turkmenistan Airlines’ Mysterious 777 Business Class
Hello from Turkmenistan! Well, okay, hello from India… you thought you were going to get Wi-Fi at Ashgabat Airport? Lol. I am downright giddy, as I just fulfilled an avgeek dream I’ve had for years, which is to fly with Turkmenistan Airlines! Specifically, I flew the carrier’s ex-Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER on the 4hr35min flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Ashgabat (ASB).
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig17 Jul
Air New Zealand pulls back the curtain on new cabin design for Boeing 777s
Air New Zealand has unveiled details of its new cabin upgrades being undertaken across its Boeing 777-300ER fleet. The upgrade programme will see the airline’s Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with […]
Air New Zealand shares first look at new Boeing 777-300ER cabin designs
Air New Zealand has released the first details of a major cabin upgrade coming to its Boeing 777-300ER…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim15 Jul
American Airlines To Reportedly Deploy 1st Retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER Next Month
American Airlines’ first retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER appears to be nearing the end of its long stay in Hong Kong, with aviation watcher JonNYC reporting that the aircraft could depart before the middle of July and ideally enter passenger service in early or mid-August. If that timing holds, it would mark the long-awaited debut of one of American’s most important premium cabin upgrades in years.
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Etihad Engineering nears 1st IAI Big Twin conversion
The Etihad Engineering facility in Abu Dhabi soon will become the third site to induct a 777-300ER for conversion into an IAI Big Twin freighter. The 2007-vintage aircraft (32729) landed in Abu Dhabi (AUH) from Istanbul (ISL) on July 1. AerCap previously had leased the plane to Turkish Airlines, which removed it from passenger service […]
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AerCap has signed lease agreements with China Southern Air Logistics Co. Ltd. (China Southern Airlines Cargo) for three Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighter aircraft.
AerCap has signed lease agreements with China Southern Air Logistics Co. Ltd. (China Southern Airlines Cargo) for three Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighter aircraft. The aircraft, also known as “The Big Twin,” represents the first passenger-to-freighter conversion program for the Boeing 777-300ER. The first aircraft is scheduled for delivery in October 2027, while the second and […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum9 JulA
AerCap Cargo leases three converted freighters to China Southern Air Logistics
AerCap has signed lease agreements with China Southern Air Logistics for three Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighter aircraft, marking another step in the companies’ long-standing partnership. The Boeing 777-300ERSF, known as “The Big Twin“, is the first passenger-to-freighter conversion programme developed for the Boeing 777-300ER. The first aircraft is due to be delivered in October 2027, […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm9 Jul
A Cargo Makeover: Emirates SkyCargo Converts Boeing 777-300ER into Special Freighter
Emirates SkyCargo has introduced A6-EBK, a Boeing 777-300ERSF freighter to its fleet. The freighter was a special conversion of one of its passenger fleet aircraft.
AviationSource News•Len Varley8 Jul
What Are The Best Seats In Each Class Of Emirates’ Boeing 777‑300ERs In 2026?
Breaking down the seating on the Emirates 777-300ER.