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21st Century Jet: The Building of the 777

21st Century Jet: The Building of the 777

21st Century Jet: The Building of the 777

1996 1 Seasons 5 Episodes ⭐ 10.0 Documentary

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.

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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

To Design a Plane

Pioneering computer design methods used for the 777 are observed as a group designs and tests the passenger doors.

EP 2

The Sum of Its Parts

Late design changes seem to threaten the delivery of major components from the rudder in Australia, to doors, wing compo

EP 3

A Plane Takes Shape

Pratt and Whitney race to meet testing and production deadlines for the 777's engines. Dramatic test footage of bird str

EP 4

Taking Flight

A year of flight tests ensure the 777 is capable of surviving more extreme conditions than it is ever likely to meet. Th

EP 5

Countdown to Delivery

Six months prior to delivery to United Airlines, a whole 777 is tested to destruction to measure the force its wings can

Popular Cast

Peter Coyote

Peter Coyote

Self - Narrator (voice)