21st Century Jet: The Building of the 777
tv show
5 total episodes
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1 seasons
First Aired January 08, 1996
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Overview
The Boeing Company develops their most technically advanced aircraft: the 777. From corporate conference rooms to factory floors, its extensive testing and first commercial flight, more than 10,000 people were involved in the creation of the new plane, assembled with parts from all over the world.
A Plane Takes Shape
Season 1 - Episode 3 - 1h 57m
Air Date
January 22, 1996
Overview
Pratt and Whitney race to meet testing and production deadlines for the 777's engines. Dramatic test footage of bird strikes and "blade out" tests in which the engine is deliberately destroyed mark progress toward the engine's certification for public use. But a backfire tests the companies' relationship. The high speed taxi test is the last one needed for the 777 to leave the ground.