Boeing 777 200er seat locations. Nordwind Airlines

Ladies and Gentlemen! I would like to dispel all doubts regarding the services and quality of services provided on North Wind Airlines flights! I myself have repeatedly used the services of the tour operator Pegas Touristik and have flown on flights of various airlines from Orenburg Airlines to Emirates and there is something to compare with!

Fleet
North Wind is a relatively young airline and has achieved significant success since entering the charter market!
Having started its operations in December 2008, with a fleet of 3 Boeing 757-200 aircraft, and with an asset of 27 aircraft today:
Boeing 757-200 - 4(VQ-BBU, VQ-BHR, VQ-BJK, VQ-BKM);
Boeing 767-300 - 12(VP-BMC, VP-BOQ, VP-BOY, VP-BOZ, VP-BRL, VP-BWW, VP-BWX, VQ-BMQ, VQ-BMU, VQ-BOG, VQ-BPT , VQ-BRA);
Boeing 777-200 - 2(VP-BJB, VP-BJF);
Airbus A320 - 1(VP-BJH);
Airbus A321 - 7(VP-BGH, VP-BRD, VQ-BOD, VQ-BOE, VQ-BRM, VQ-BRN, VQ-BRO).
The average age of the entire park is 14 years! Whatever it is for the air fleet!

The air carrier does not plan to stop there and expects the arrival of new types of aircraft in the near future!

Base airports
Flights are operated from many regions of our homeland, the base airports being Moscow-Sheremetyevo, terminal C, Krasnoyarsk-Emelyanovo, Irkutsk, Novosibirsk, Antalya, Bangkok!
These airports provide comprehensive aircraft maintenance, from technical maintenance to washing blankets for passengers.
In other cities, a limited range of services is provided: cleaning the aircraft cabin, loading in-flight meals and equipment for servicing passengers during the flight. And at all, it is not because of savings that blankets are not replaced or general dry cleaning of the interior is carried out, but for technical reasons and time! Just imagine, 1 hour of parking from the moment of landing to the moment of departure of the plane, what can you accomplish in this time?

Classes of service
Today, North Wind offers three classes of passenger service: Business, comfort and economy (for passengers traveling on a BOEING 777-200 aircraft. Layout 24/53/207);
On ships, Boeing 767-300 there are two classes of service: business and economy;
Boeing 757-200, Airbus A321 one class - economy;
Airbus A320, business and economy.
Read more about the benefits of buying a business and comfort class ticket on the tour operator’s website

Salon
At the moment, most aircraft have had their interiors replaced with red leather seats, which don’t look too bad. Legroom is no more and no less than other carriers! The backs of the seats facing the emergency exit do not recline! According to flight safety requirements! Just like the tables near the seats in a row, near the emergency exit, should not open when the latch is turned in the direction of the emergency exit. This requirement is controlled by the international authority SAFA!

Airbus A321 and Boeing 757-200 interior:




Airbus A320 interior:


Boeing 777-200 business class cabin:


Comfort class cabin of Boeing 777-200:


Economy class cabin of Boeing 777-200:

In-flight services

When boarding the aircraft, you will be greeted by friendly flight attendants! They will tell you the location of the desired row and seat number!

When placing, try not to linger in the aisles or create congestion. Place all your belongings on the luggage racks, or under the seats in front of you!
Change to empty seats, but wait until passengers have boarded!

Try not to rummage through your suitcases on the luggage racks when the PSUs are demonstrating emergency exits; if you are not interested, this does not mean that the passengers sitting behind you are also indifferent to this information!

From the press, the glossy magazine Pegasus is presented, you can find it in the pocket of the chair in front of you. I recently read the latest issue.

Caramel, a separate topic for discussion, it becomes funny to read where they complain about such a trifle! When flying on regular lines of the national carrier Aeroflot, do they offer you caramel? If your ears are really stuffy, take a deep breath through your mouth! And the pain will be relieved instantly! Or you can take care of yourself and buy candy or chewing gum before departure!

Do not jump out of your seats or unfasten your seat belts! Before the “Fasten your seat belts” sign goes out! What's the rush?

During the flight, a comfortable temperature is set in the cabin, +27 ... 29 "C, if it is cool, blankets are offered first of all to children! There will be something left if adults are not deprived! Tested by experience! I personally remember from childhood how I froze on the plane , we flew on the carcass 134, so since then I always take a light blouse with me and never wear open shoes, because the air supply comes from the floor and goes up.

On the flight they offer soft drinks (usually juices: tomato, orange, apple, water, and carbonated drinks). As well as cold or hot meals depending on the duration of the flight. There really isn’t always enough hot food to choose from, but personally I’m not picky, and if I don’t have meat, I won’t refuse chicken! Or just eat a snack from lunch! Most often, the choice is from 2 types of hot dishes, which are loaded 50/50%. And the quality, or rather the taste of the dish, depends on the local food shop where it was loaded! If you write reviews about the dishes offered to you, it is better to find the contacts of the restaurant where this dish was prepared.

I flew to Tenerife and Barcelona, ​​I noticed that before landing they offered additional soft drinks, which was a very pleasant surprise!

After the service, the children sitting next to them were offered children's magazines and sets. Which, by the way, really calmed down the restless kids, 4-5 years old.

Cleanliness in salons and restrooms

First of all, it depends on us! Those. Passengers!
It was very unpleasant when I took the safety instructions from the pocket of the chair and covered myself in chewing gum, and also found a toothpick there! Don’t get me wrong, do you also hide all the trash in the pillows on the sofa at home? Well, as a last resort, put it in a hygienic bag or you can throw it in the garbage disposal in the toilet.
The plane is cleaned by ground services, and it is not realistic for a team of 4-6 cleaners to clean all 300 seats and bring them to perfect, pristine condition in 30 minutes! It’s clean not where they clean, but where they don’t litter!

The toilets are not always in perfect condition, but as I observed, the flight attendants go there during the flight and try to maintain order! But this cannot be done after every passenger! Therefore, try to remember a few simple rules: all garbage in the garbage bin, as a rule, must be signed; do not try to stuff paper into all the cracks and compartments
Vacuum toilets, and it is advisable to refrain from any stool urination and that's enough! Put the paper in the trash bin too!
Well, please wipe the sink with a paper towel after using it! Consider yourself a guest!

Turbulence and warning lights Fasten your seat belts and don't smoke

When passing through turbulence zones, there may be bumpiness! Therefore, for your own safety, do not rush to the toilets, but stay in a chair with your seat belts fastened!
And regarding smoking, even a child should understand it! Look, the entire plane is covered with plastic, the slightest spark can lead to dire consequences! And electronic cigarettes are no exception!

Upon arrival at your destination airport, don’t rush, quickly run to the exit! Until ground services give the go-ahead for passengers to disembark, no one will leave the aircraft cabin! On average, 5-7 minutes after the plane stops in the parking lot, the door is opened for passengers to disembark.

My next flight AK NORTH WIND in early August, Moscow-Antalya-Moscow

Upon arrival at the airport, it turned out that the flight was delayed by 45 minutes. Which is not critical for me, I’m going on vacation with a great mood and attitude!

When boarding was announced, I greeted the flight attendants with the words “Hello,” to which I received in response a smile and the phrase “Welcome aboard.”
Aircraft Boeing 777-200, BP-BJF

I settled in, made myself comfortable, seat 27A, economy class, the cabin was neat and clean!
It turned out a little later that the backrest was in a vertical position the entire flight, as there was an emergency exit behind me.
A video system monitor is installed in the chair; the only entertainment program is a route map.

A little later we were greeted by the commander and senior flight attendant. Unfortunately I don't remember the names. I was pleased with the travel time of 2:30, and I was even glad that the non-reclining backrest on my seat would not cause me any inconvenience.

Takeoff and landing were 5+, the plane was very large and heavy!

On the flight they gave us something to drink and eat! This procedure greatly shortens the flight time, which makes me very happy! The food is not bad enough! Choose from pasta with ham or fish and rice!

The flight went smoothly!
I counted about 7 flight attendants in the cabin! Everyone is smiling and friendly! But as I understand it, they will have a return flight to Moscow! I think the fatigue of takeoff and landing still makes itself felt! And on the way back they won't be so happy

On boarding, one of the passengers became ill and lost consciousness, but the flight attendant who was nearby promptly provided medical assistance!

Don't treat guys and girls as service personnel! They are not waiters or cleaners! And we are ready to come to your aid in any situation! Therefore, be careful about their difficult work!

Overall happy with everything! The main thing is my attitude!
Remember to smile and be polite! And all good things will return to you, comrade compatriots!

When preparing the reviews, photographs were used from open sources on the Internet, the official website of the carrier and tour operator, as well as from personal archives.
Thank you for attention!

The Russian airline North Wind was created in 2008, has licenses for passenger and cargo transportation, and organizes charter flights around the world. The carrier is a subsidiary of the tour operator Pegas-Touristik. The base airport in Moscow is Sheremetyevo, in Siberia? Tolmachevo (Novosibirsk) and Emelyanovo (Krasnoyarsk). The company leases its aircraft to several international airlines.

The Northern Wind fleet consists of 32 aircraft: eight Boeing 757-200ER, eight Boeing 767-300ER, eight Airbus A321-200, four Boeing 737-800, three Boeing 777-200ER and one Airbus A320-232. The airline also signed a contract to purchase three aircraft from Irkut Corporation.

Classes of service

North Wind Airlines offers its passengers two service options:

• Economy class. The aircraft cabins are equipped with soft, ergonomic seats, and an atmosphere of coziness and comfort is created around. During the flight, a varied menu and a large selection of entertainment films are offered, which you can watch while enjoying a fruit cocktail. Throughout the journey, you can monitor the location of the aircraft on a special screen. For passengers who wish to spend their flight in silence, earplugs are provided in the seat pocket.
• Business Class. Restaurant cuisine and a wide range of entertainment are provided. The menu is prepared by our chefs. You can drink both non-alcoholic and alcohol-containing drinks. If desired, the chair can be transformed into a bed and sleep. After arriving at your destination, the flight attendant will announce the end of the flight.

Baggage transportation

A business class passenger has the right to carry several pieces of baggage with a total weight of up to 40 kg, including hand luggage. In this case, the weight of one unit should not exceed 32 kg. Dimensions in height, width and thickness must be no more than 160 cm. An economy class passenger can carry up to 20 kg of luggage.

The weight of hand luggage for both classes must not exceed 5 kg. Diplomats, handbags, printed publications, baby food, umbrellas, outerwear, video equipment, laptops, cribs, wheelchairs, and crutches are accepted on board the aircraft.

Family Travel Service

“Family travel” is suitable for passengers flying with small children. For a child under 1 year old, a permanent cot is provided. At the client's request (24 hours before departure), a special children's menu can be prepared. Children under 2 years old are not provided with a separate seat. Passengers with children are not seated near emergency exits or safety equipment. It is also possible to transport pregnant women in this class, but only after the written permission of her attending physician and no later than four weeks before the expected date of birth.

The main activity of VIM-Avia airlines is regular and charter flights within the Russian Federation and abroad. The company has been in the air transportation market since 2002.

The share of regular flights within the Russian Federation is 90%. Main directions: Omsk, Khabarovsk, Magadan, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Yekaterinburg, Sochi, etc. Main international routes: European and Asian resorts.

General information about the airline

The airline's home airport is Domodedovo (Moscow).

In addition to regular passenger transportation, VIM Airlines transports athletes, youth and children's groups. In July 2018, the carrier delivered the Zenit football team from Moscow to Khabarovsk.

The airline's fleet consists of 24 aircraft. The average age of the airliners is 19 years.

Boeing 777-200 from Vim-Avia

VIM-Avia has 10 Boeing 777-200 ER aircraft in its fleet. These are wide-body aircraft designed for long-distance routes. Produced since the mid-nineties of the last century. The Boeing 777 is equipped with two of the world's largest turbofan engines. The number of wheels in the main landing gear struts has been increased to six on each side. General characteristics of the liner:

• Crew: 2 pilots and 6 flight attendants.
• Produced since 1993
• Tests - 1994
• Passenger capacity - max 440 people.

Brief technical specifications

• Length: 63.7 m
• Width: 6.9 m
• Height: 18.5 m
• Wingspan: 60.9 m
• Cruising speed: 840 km/h
• Engines: Pratt & Whitney PW4090
• Autonomy: 14,305 km

Passenger reviews of the Boeing 777-200

More than 80% of reviews on the Boeing 777 are positive. The plane takes off and lands smoothly and quickly gains altitude. A powerful aircraft that maintains sufficient stability in turbulent areas. With a loose seat arrangement, the flight is comfortable and time flies by unnoticed.

Cabin configuration in a Boeing 777-200 from VIM-Avia

All VIM-Avia Boeing 777-200 have two classes of service.

On VIM Airlines Boeing 777-200 aircraft, the cabin is divided into 3 cabins.

First cabin – business class

A total of 30 passenger seats. Layout: 2-3-2. Comfortable wide chairs recline 160 degrees. Wide spacing between rows, spacious aisles. A small number of passengers in the cabin, increased attention from the staff and a varied menu. Of course, flying in business class is synonymous with comfort.

Second salon

According to the scheme, there are 176 places. Seat configuration: 3-3-3. Distance between seats: 84 cm. New comfortable leather seats are installed in the cabin. Seats on the Boeing 777-200 VIM Avia can be selected during online check-in. In addition, the airline offers to increase personal space by blocking the center seat. Passengers in this class are offered an improved menu.

Second salon, first rows

The best seats in the second salon

• 31 – completely.

More legroom. Seats in this row can only be obtained upon check-in at the airport. Additional cost for such places: 1,000 rubles. The fare doubles for flights lasting more than 4 hours.

Bad places

In the Boeing 777-200 "VIM-Avia" such places are highlighted in red on the cabin diagram. The backs of these seats recline at a small angle or are motionless. The bathrooms are located immediately behind the partition. People passing there, the noise of draining water, and smells will disturb you.

• 49 G, H, K.
• 50 A, B, D, E, F.

Third salon

Seating arrangement: 3-3-3, 117 seats in total. The space between the rows is quite comfortable - 79 cm. Seats in this cabin can also be selected online. The rear of the plane is noisier due to the proximity of the engines.

Best places

The best seats in this cabin are also located in the first row. The large space in front of the seats allows you to stretch your legs freely. No one will interfere or throw back their back in front of you. But there is one drawback: in front of these rows there are toilets where people will constantly pass.

• 51 A, B, D, E, F, H, K.
• 52 C, G.

Bad places

The last row seats are in the rear. Immediately behind them there is a partition; the backs are practically motionless.

• 64 A, B, D, E, F, H, K.

To ensure flight safety, passengers with infants, pregnant women, disabled people and passengers with animals cannot choose seats on the plane.

VIM Avia on Boeing 777-200 aircraft has three seat configuration options. They differ only in the number of passengers. Otherwise, follow the recommendations in this article. All cabin layouts are posted on the airline's website.

• Those who like to look out of windows should make sure that their windows are not located above the wings. The panorama is limited in rows: from 39 to 51.
• There is more turbulence at the tail of the plane.
• The bow is not so noisy.
• Porthole seats: A, K.
• Middle places: B, E, H.
• Aisle seats: C, D, F, G.
• The seats in the aisle are quite comfortable: you can stretch your legs.
• If you are flying in the back of the cabin, you will have the opportunity to ask for a lunch encore. There are probably some extra portions left!
• There are often empty seats in the last rows. On average, salons are 75-80% full.

If you have booked tickets for a VIM-Avia flight and are flying on a Boeing 777-200, take the time to familiarize yourself with the cabin layout. Choose the best seats and make your flight as comfortable as possible. Don't forget our recommendations and have a safe flight!

The Boeing 777-200 is a twin-engine wide-body jet airliner capable of carrying up to 400 air passengers over a distance of more than 10,000 km. Like all modern aircraft, it was designed using computer programs. The 777-200 is considered the safest long-haul airliner.

The history of the airliner

The Boeing 777-200 is an aircraft specially created for longer flights in 1990. The airliner has been in operation since 1995. This is the first aircraft designed using the CATIA computer design program. The Boeing was pre-assembled on a computer. Thus, the designers avoided many design mistakes.

There are more than 7 modifications of the Boeing 777. However, the 200 version is considered the basic one. The first airliner was transferred to the American air carrier United Airlines. This model was designed for domestic flights. The plane could fly 9861 km without landing. Another 10 buyers received 88 aircraft of this modification. In 2010, 62 aircraft were in the fleets of various air carriers.

The 777-200 ER version appeared in 1997. This aircraft's maximum take-off weight was increased. The aircraft could fly 14,260 km without landing. The airliner was intended for long transcontinental flights. British Airways is the first airline to receive the new version of the aircraft. Until 2010, 415 airliners were sold to 33 air carriers.

In 2006, another model appeared - the Boeing 777-200 LR. The new airliner could cover a non-stop distance of 17,370 km. This version was intended for very long flights (Dallas - Tokyo, Los Angeles - Singapore). The aircraft's take-off weight has been increased, and 3 additional fuel tanks have been installed in the tail luggage compartment. The first buyer of the aircraft was Pakistan International Airlines. Until 2010, 45 such machines were manufactured.

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Interior layout

The interior of the Boeing 777-200 is divided into two or three classes. The standard division assumes the presence on board of a business class (premium) and an economy class (tourist area). Some airlines provide VIP passengers with a separate compartment with an increased level of comfort. It is called first class or imperial class.

All seats are located next to each other. Separate blocks of seats are placed in several rows. Based on the cabin configuration, the airliner has from 43 to 62 rows. There can be from 4 to 10 seats in one line. The fewer seats in one row, the more prestigious the class. Seats in the airliner cabin are designated by Latin capital characters (A...L). Rows - numbers (1...43). Each seat has a folding table, seat belts, and a pocket for personal items.

Boeing 777-200 interior diagram

Boeing can accommodate a huge number of passengers. On a plane with two classes, their number is 400, and on a plane with three classes - 305 (301). Some cabins have only one class, the number of air passengers is 440. Each aircraft has its own configuration. You can find out the location of the seats on the airliner by first requesting a cabin layout from the air carrier.

Business Class

In the nose of the airliner there is a luxury compartment. The seats are located at a sufficient distance from each other. The distance between the seats in front is 1.27–1.5 m. Passengers can recline the back of their seat, lie down, and stretch their legs. Business class has from 6 to 16 seats. They are arranged in three rows of blocks in which two or three chairs stand next to each other. This area offers an improved (restaurant) menu and free drinks.

Comfort class

At the beginning of the airliner, immediately behind the cockpit, there is an area for VIP passengers. Number of seats - from 6 to 10. Seating arrangement in one row: 1-2-1, 2-2-2. The chairs in this area are large and comfortable, they resemble mini-sofas. A separate bathroom and kitchen are provided for air passengers.

Economy class

Most of the Boeing 777-200 cabin is dedicated to economy class. The seats are arranged in blocks: 3-4-3, 2-5-2, 3-3-3. There are two aisles between the three blocks of seats. The distance between adjacent seats is less than in business class (0.74 m). The seat backs do not recline, but tilt 45 degrees. The seats have armrests. You can watch movies during the flight. The board is equipped with a multimedia entertainment system. In the center and tail of the aircraft there are bathrooms and technical compartments.

How to choose good places?

On the Boeing 777-200, the best seats are in the VIP area or business class. There is less shaking, vibration and noise in the front part of the aircraft. The level of comfort in this area is very high. True, tickets for imperial or business class are more expensive than tickets for economy class. Passengers in the VIP zone can use Wi-Fi, there is a more varied menu, better quality drinks, and a larger display diagonal.

Economy class is divided into 2 parts. One of them is in the center, and the other is in the tail. Toilets are located at the beginning, in the middle and at the end of the cabin. During the flight there is always a queue near them. The tail section may vibrate violently if the aircraft encounters turbulence. It is better not to take up space in this zone.

The best seats in economy class are considered to be those immediately after the business class partition.

There is less shaking in the bow of the plane, and flight attendants begin serving food from the head of the plane. There are emergency exits in the central and rear sections of the economy class cabin. The places near them are the most comfortable. There is more free space here. True, it is not advisable for passengers with children and pregnant women to occupy the seats near emergency exits. These places are intended for strong men, because in the event of an accident they will have to open the emergency doors themselves.

Where are the worst places?

On the Boeing 777-200, as on any other airliner, the worst seats are considered to be in the tail or near the toilets. A strong shaking is felt in the tail section during turbulence. There is always a queue near the toilets, this creates a lot of noise and does not allow passengers in the last rows to relax and fall asleep.

If a person is afraid of flying, he does not want to take window seats. It's better to sit closer to the aisle. If an airline passenger wants to sleep during the flight, he, on the contrary, needs to take a seat by the window. There he will be able to fall asleep and not get up from his seat if one of the passengers wants to go out, for example, to the toilet.

Specifications

The Boeing 777-200 is an airliner that can fly enormous distances without landing. The aircraft can stay in the air for almost 20 hours, has a longer flight range, comfortable cabin and increased on-board capacity.

Technical parameters and flight characteristics:

• crew - 2 people;
• number of air passengers - 301–400;
• length - 63.7 m;
• height - 18.6 m;
• wing area - 427.8 (436.8 m);
• fuselage width - 6.19 m;
• weight without load - 139–148 t;
• maximum take-off weight - 247–347 tons;
• size of fuel tanks - 117 thousand (202 thousand) l;
• non-stop flight distance - from 16695 to 17450 km;
• cruising speed - 905 km/h;
• maximum speed - 945 km/h;
• flight altitude - 13100 m;
• take-off distance - 3000 m.

Design features

The Boeing 777-200 is a wide-body twin-engine passenger airliner. The low-wing aircraft has a normal aerodynamic design, a swept wing, and a single-fin tail. The aircraft is designed to transport people over long distances. The airliner can stay in the sky for 18 hours.

The design is made using modern composite materials. The main part of the fuselage has a circular cross-section. At the end, the fuselage merges into a blade-like cone. There is an additional power plant in the tail of the airliner. The aircraft is equipped with a GE 90 engine, which is considered the largest and most powerful gas turbine engine in the history of aircraft manufacturing.

The Boeing is equipped with an EDSU, has programmable EFIS avionics, and Honeywell liquid crystal displays for displaying flight information. EDSU in automatic mode helps to avoid dangerous moments during the flight. The airliner has on-board equipment for diagnosing the status of all systems.

Boeing has large windows (380x250 mm). In the forward compartment of the airliner there is a rest area for crew members. The passenger compartment itself is divided into 2 or 3 classes. The interior is made in curved lines. The size of the shelves for hand luggage has been increased. Indirect lighting on board. The width inside the liner is 5.87 m. There is a bathroom and technical rooms in the bow, central and tail sections.

The chassis is tricycle. The two main stands have 6 wheels. The aircraft has the largest landing gear and wheeled tires ever used on a jet aircraft. Each tire can support a weight of 27,000 kg.

Place of production

The Boeing 777-200 has been produced by the American Boeing Corporation since 1994. Over 24 years, more than 1,500 airliners were manufactured. Even while working on the new aircraft project, the Boeing Corporation invited 8 major air carriers to cooperate. The new look of the airliner was formed taking into account the wishes of such airlines: Delta Air Lines, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, British Airways and others. Air carriers could offer their own design for a wide-body airliner.

The final assembly of the new aircraft took place in the American city of Everett. To accommodate the new production, the plant was doubled in size. 2 new assembly lines were put into operation. A large number of subcontractors were involved to create all the parts and mechanisms of the Boeing 777-200.

Companies operating the liner

More than fifty aviation companies from around the world operate the 777-200. Among them:

• Emirates (149);
• United Airlines (74);
• Cathay Pacific (69);
• Air France (68);
• Russia;
• North wind;
• Air India;
• Alitalia;
• British Airways;

A smaller number of these aircraft are available in the fleets of Russian and Ukrainian air carriers. The Russian aviation company Nordwind Airlines operates 6 777-200 ER airliners. The airline Lufthansa operates only 2 aircraft. Aeroflot, Russian Air Express, Vim Avia each have one Boeing 777-200.

Airplane cost

The new Boeing 777-200 ER costs $269 million. The 777-200 LR can be purchased for $305 million. A used aircraft can be purchased for $198 million.

Development prospects

Boeing Airlines has developed new versions of the airliner based on the 777-200 modification. In 1998, the 777-300 aircraft was released. It has an extended fuselage. The airliner can accommodate up to 550 air passengers on board. Another modification - 777-300 ER - has more powerful engines and can make non-stop flights over a distance of 14,690 km.

The Boeing 777 Freighter is a cargo airliner that can lift 103 tons of cargo into the sky. The plane covers 9047 km without landing. Boeing decided to convert some 777-200 passenger models into cargo aircraft.

Boeing 777 X is a new generation aircraft. The airliner is planned to be produced in 2020. The aircraft will receive new engines, due to which the take-off weight will increase to 315–344 tons. The plane will consume less fuel. The wing design will change and the aerodynamic qualities of the aircraft will improve.

The Russian airline NordWind will lease two more wide-body Boeing 777 aircraft. We are talking about a modification of the Boeing 777-300ER. By ordering these aircraft, the carrier became a new client of the Dubai leasing company DAE Capital (a division of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise), the aircraft owner reports. The previous operator of the aircraft was Taiwanese carrier EVA Airways.

As a representative of the carrier told the website, “in order to implement the strategy of feeder transportation to 200 destinations for autumn-winter navigation, NordWind Airlines continues to expand its own fleet of wide-body aircraft and announces the preparation for operation of two Boeing 777-300 aircraft.” The first aircraft will arrive at the carrier’s base airport, Sheremetyevo (Moscow), on August 31. In the first week of September, after customs procedures, it will be put into operation on routes from Moscow. The airline will accept the second flight within the next week.

Boeing 777-300ER aircraft produced in 2005 will receive tail numbers VP-BJL and VP-BJO. They will be the first aircraft in the NordWind fleet with a three-class layout (312 seats in total: 38 in business class, 63 in premium economy class and 211 in economy class).

The former operator of both Boeing 777-300ER NordWinds is the Taiwanese airline EVA Airways

The NordWind fleet already has four Boeing 777s of a different modification - Boeing 777-200 (equipped with 393 seats in two classes). With the receipt of two aircraft, the airline's fleet will have 22 aircraft. In addition to the Boeing 777, we are talking about the wide-body Airbus A330-200, as well as narrow-body and Boeing 737-800. By the end of 2017, four more aircraft are expected to arrive.

According to the results of January–July, NordWind passenger traffic increased by 85.4%, to 1.598 million people. At the same time, the seat occupancy rate decreased by 2.9 percentage points, to 86.9%.