21st Century Jet: The Building of the 777 - Season 1 Episode 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 withstand from turbulence or emergency maneuvers. It flies a mock airline schedule to prove its reliability. A United pilot "test drives" the 777, and United transfers payment of more than 100 million dollars, concluding with the 777's inaugural commercial flight.
- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: PBS
- Keyword: aviation, aeronautics, airliner
- Cast: Peter Coyote
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