Rare access to the heart of a Boeing 777, fully inspected after sixteen years of flight. Hundreds of technicians dismantle the aircraft piece by piece to reveal its true condition. ✈️ 👋 More airplane documentaries, subscribe 👉 https://bit.ly/3toKF1e 🙏

00:00 – The Boeing 777 and preparation for the major overhaul
02:22 – Entering the hangar and official start of the overhaul
05:17 – Start of the major overhaul and team organization
08:24 – Raising the aircraft and initial major inspections
11:12 – Complete cabin modernization
13:17 – Structural and corrosion inspection
23:00 – Critical work on the landing gear
27:12 – Inspection of the fuselage after impacts and wear
35:32 – In-depth check of the GE90 engines
38:55 – Inspection of the fuel tanks and sensitive areas
40:07 – Interior rebuild and technical finishing touches
46:53 – Functional tests: landing gear, cockpit, safety
48:05 – Weighing and balancing Final aircraft check
52:07 – Hangar exit and end of the Grand Check-Up

The Boeing 777 is the best-selling long-haul aircraft in aviation history. It is both high-performing and extremely reliable. And its lifespan is exceptional: over 30 years. But how can this record longevity be explained?
Boeing 777: The Grand Check-Up tells the story of a monumental undertaking where a 777 Triple is completely disassembled, inspected, and refurbished. An incredible surgical operation that an aircraft undergoes after sixteen years of use and tens of thousands of flight hours. With a single objective: to remain at the forefront of technology, comfort, and safety.

BOEING 777: THE BIG CHECK-UP
DIRECTED BY: Josselin Mahot
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