Runway Conditions

Boeing 777 Crews Balance Rolling and Standing Takeoffs for Efficiency and Safety

Whenever a 350-ton (317-metric-ton) Boeing 777 swings its nose onto the runway centerline, it normally comes to a complete standstill, sets the parking brakes, and undergoes a dramatic spool-up of the engines before release. Flight deck crews frequently skip over this full stop entirely, sweeping the thrust levers forward while the twin-jet is still rolling through its turn.