Flight International online news 08:55: Boeing is to attempt to set a new record for non-stop flying with a 777-200LR tomorrow, with a planned 23hr flight between Hong Kong and London going the 'wrong way' around the world.
The airframe manufacturer says the aircraft will fly eastbound from Hong Kong to London Heathrow, instead of westbound as normal for the route. The 777-200LR is expected to arrive at Heathrow at 13:25 tomorrow “after flying non-stop for around 23hr and setting a new record for the furthest distance flown by a commercial aircraft in its category”, it adds.
And anyone refusing to do this flight will be derostered by Darth Bany!