G-YMMD is one of 43 Boeing 777-200ER models in the British Airways fleet. Even at two decades old, this aircraft is in the newer half of those 43. We photographed this airplane on September 8, 2019 while plane spotting at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
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G-YMMD performed its maiden flight on February 2, 2000. The Boeing 777-236ER was delivered to British Airways on February 18, 2000. The airliner is configured for a maximum total of 275 passengers. There are 48 business class seats, 24 more in premium economy and 203 economy class seats. This is the second roomiest setup of the four different configurations this airline has.
On May 26, 2008, G-YMMD was flying from London, England to Chennai, India. On approach to its destination, the crew were unable to lower the landing gear. After holding for a half hour, the gear was finally able to be lowered and a safe landing occurred. Passengers reported that a hydraulic leak was announced five hours into the flight.
Recently, on July 14, 2019, this Boeing 777-200ER was flying from London to Cancun, Mexico. Cruising at 36,000 feet, 700 miles past Shannon, Ireland, fumes were reported on board. Crew diverted back to Shannon for a safe landing. However, eight people needed medical attention.
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Boeing 777-200ER
The ‘extended range’ version of the Boeing 777-200, the Boeing 777-200ER has a flight range of 13,080 kilometres. This is 3,400 KM more than the base -200 but nearly 3,000 KM less than the Boeing 777-200LR version.
The aircraft is 64 metres or 209 feet in length with a wingspan of 61 metres or 200 feet. At the tail, the airplane stands 19 metres or 61 feet in height. This variant was first introduced in 1997 with British Airways as the launch customer.
British Airways
British Airways was created in 1974 with the merging of four airlines: British Overseas Airways, British European Airways, Cambrian Airways and Northeast Airlines. In 2011, British Airways merged with Iberia. The airline is headquartered in Waterside, Harmondsworth, England and is a founding member of the Oneworld Alliance.
The airline has more than 275 aircraft flying to over 180 destinations around the world. Leading the fleet are 12 Airbus A380-800 aircraft and over 30 Boeing 747-400 models. The most numerous in the fleet is currently the Airbus A320-200.