Is the Boeing 777 safe?
Short answer: yes — and the data backs it up. In service since 1995, the Boeing 777 has flown over 12.8 million flights with 3 fatal incidents in its lifetime — far below older-generation jets.
Why nervous flyers ask about the Boeing 777
One of the most reliable long-haul aircraft ever built. Over 12 million flights completed, a hull-loss rate of roughly 1 in 4 million departures — safer than driving to the airport.
By the numbers
- Total units built: 1,720
- Currently in service: 1,580
- Cumulative flights flown: 12.8 million
- Engines: 2
- Maximum range: 9,700 miles
- Hull losses per million flights: 0.23
- Fatal incidents (all time): 3
How it handles turbulence
With a turbulence-resistance score of 8.7/10, the Boeing 777 is among the smoothest-riding aircraft in commercial service. Its size, wing design and modern flight controls combine to absorb chop before it reaches passengers.
What pilots say about it
Crews who fly the Boeing 777 consistently describe it as predictable, well-equipped and forgiving. Highly reliable twin-jet. For passengers, that translates to fewer surprises and a more uniform flying experience flight-to-flight.