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Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777

Malaysia Airlines no longer operates Boeing 777 aircraft.

Two Boeing 777 aircraft were lost in tragic circumstances: 9M-MRO (flight MH370), and 9M-MRD (flight MH17). The remainder have been sold or if leased, returned to the owners.

The Boeing 777s known to have been registered by Malaysia Airlines are listed below.


On January 9th, 1996 Malaysia Airlines announced the purchase of 10 B777-200s, 5 B777-300s, and 10 B747-400s from Boeing Aircraft Company at an estimated RM10 billion, as part of its rationalisation programme. The B777 are powered by Roll Royce engines and the B747 are powered by Pratt & Whitney engines.

On April 2nd 1997, the official launching was held to mark the 50th Anniversary of Malaysia Airlines. On the same day, the newly acquired B777-200 broke two world records; one for the longest non-stop flight from Seattle to Kuala Lumpur, and another for the speed recorded for the journey. This aircraft was named 'Super Ranger'. On April 27th, this aircraft was ferry flight to Kuala Lumpur.

Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20020207000532/http://www.malaysiaairlines.com.my/corporate/?menu=au&mode=mas01&mode2=gr

A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-2H6-ER

Boeing 777-2H6-ER, Malaysia Airlines AN2067998

Source: Wikimedia Commons


Boeing 777-200

Number of aircraft
17

Passenger seating capacity
282

Engines
Rolls Royce Trent 892

Wing span
60.93 m (199 ft 11 inch)

Height
18.76 m (61 ft 6 inch)

Length
63.73 m (209 ft 1 inch)

Range
12,779 km (6,900 nm)

Max fuel capacity
47,380 US Gallons

Cruising speed
Mach 0.84 (897 km/h)


Business Class

Number of seats 35

The Business Class seat design embodies the spirit of exclusivity and is uncompromising in meeting the needs and comfort of passengers. Each seat has its own privacy shell which transforms into a more personal space for work, play or relaxation.

The seat is longer, wider and ergonomically designed to accommodate passengers of varying sizes. The seating positions are electrically adjustable with preset buttons for convenience.

Other features and facilities include a light preset 10 minutes massage, an in-seat power outlet for PC and other personal electronic devices, a 10.4-inch touch screen TV, satellite telephone and LED reading light.


Economy Class

Number of seats 247

Our Economy Class seat design spells quality all the way featuring adjustable reclining positions, footrest, lumbar support, headrest and retractable armrest.

Other features within easy reach include a 6.5-inch in-seat personal TV, individual overhead reading light and a coat hook for each seat.

Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20110406071411/http://www.malaysia-airlines.com/hq/en/mh-experience/fleet/boeing-777-200.html




Boeing 777-2H6ER aircraft operated by Malaysia Airlines
9M-MRA
Serial Number: 28408
Line Number: 64
9M-MRB
Serial Number: 28409
Line Number: 74
9M-MRC
Serial Number: 28410
Line Number: 78
9M-MRD
Serial Number: 28411
Line Number: 84
This aircraft was destroyed on Thursday, 17 July 2014 while on Flight MH17 when it was struck by a missile while flying over eastern Ukraine.
9M-MRE
Serial Number: 28412
Line Number: 115
9M-MRF
Serial Number: 28413
Line Number: 128
9M-MRG
Serial Number: 28414
Line Number: 140
9M-MRH
Serial Number: 28415
Line Number: 151
9M-MRI
Serial Number: 28416
Line Number: 155
9M-MRJ
Serial Number: 28417
Line Number: 222
9M-MRK
Serial Number: 28418
Line Number: 231
9M-MRL
Serial Number: 29065
Line Number: 329
9M-MRM
Serial Number: 29066
Line Number: 336
9M-MRN
Serial Number: 28419
Line Number: 394
9M-MRO
Serial Number: 28420
Line Number: 404
Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200ER registered 9M-MRO went missing during Flight MH370 on Saturday, 8 March 2014.
9M-MRP
Serial Number: 28421
Line Number: 496
9M-MRQ
Serial Number: 28422
Line Number: 498

Source: Airfleets.net