N864BC

This airframe, registered as N864BC, is a Boeing-built long-range twinjet delivered in 2001 with manufacturer serial number 30871. It is a Boeing 777-212/ER, currently recorded as owned by BOEING AIRCRAFT HOLDING CO, a corporation based in Seattle, WA, US. The airframe carries US registration and has a documented powerplant configuration and high-density seating that align with its extended-range role. Its corporate ownership by Boeing places the aircraft within a fleet managed for leasing, testing, or transitional operator assignments rather than long-term airline service.

The cabin for this specific 777-200ER airframe is reported as a typical high-density 2-class/400-seat layout, reflecting an operator-dependent configuration that prioritizes capacity for long-haul routes. Avionics fit is consistent with Boeing 777-200ER common systems, supporting extended overwater operations and modern navigation/communication standards appropriate to its cruise and ceiling performance. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include transoceanic and long-haul trunk routes where range of 7,730 nm and cruise speed of 482 kts are advantageous. Maintenance considerations derive from its Rolls-Royce Trent 892 engines and 2001 manufacture date, which imply established maintenance programs and potential phased component rests or shop visits typical of early-2000s widebodies.

The Boeing 777-200ER family occupies the long-range widebody niche between smaller twin-aisle types and newer, more fuel-efficient platforms; its performance figures, including a service ceiling of 43,100 ft and substantial seating capacity, make it competitive on dense intercontinental routes. Competing models include contemporary variants of the Airbus A330/A340 and later-generation 777 derivatives, with buyer and charter demand influenced by operational economics, seat density, and engine support for the Trent 892. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe are affected by its age (built 2001), OEM ownership status, and the global aftermarket for Trent-engined 777s.