Why number could be up for 777-200

摘要

While the Boeing 777-200/200ER has been an airline icon for the past 25 years, the coronavirus pandemic is likely to accelerate its disappearance from the skies. The collapse in air travel demand and its attendant groundings come almost exactly one-quarter of a century after the 777-200 operated its first commercial service with United Airlines on 7 June 1995. Recent news has been unkind to all aircraft types, but along with the Airbus A380 and the 747-400, the ageing 777-200/200ER will find its future in increasing doubt.