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The Boeing 747 and the Boeing 777 are among the largest widebody aircraft ever constructed. Both aircraft have played significant roles in international air travel, offering large passenger capacities and operating on key global routes.
The Boeing 747, known as the "Jumbo Jet," was introduced in 1970 and became a game-changer by making air travel more accessible. It featured a distinctive hump due to its raised cockpit design and could seat up to 366 passengers initially. Over its production span from 1968 to 2022, more than 1,500 units were built. Despite its success, rising fuel costs and maintenance expenses for four-engine planes like the Boeing 747 led airlines to reconsider their viability.
On the other hand, the Boeing 777X represents the future of widebody jets with advanced technology aimed at reducing fuel consumption. The new model includes variants such as the stretched Boeing 777-9, which will be capable of seating approximately 425 passengers over distances exceeding 7,200 nautical miles. Its smaller counterpart, the Boeing 777-8, offers around 400 seats with an extended range of up to 8,700 nautical miles.
