Nice update. Are the 777-236A/B/ER classifications still relevant today?
Here's an extract from the current fleet section of the Ultimate BA Guide...
Boeing 777-236/236ER
The other main longhaul aircraft is the 777-200 series, configured in five different seating plans across three different types. Deliveries of a fourth type, 777-336ER will begin in 2010. The 777s are categorised as follows:
- Boeing 777-236A (GE90 powered)
Delivered between 1995 and 1997, they were the first 777s to join the fleet and currently configured 17F/48J/24W/127M. They are chiefly found on the Middle Eastern routes and sometimes East Coast USA/Canada rotations due to having a more limited range than the other 777s in the fleet.
- Boeing 777-236B (GE90 powered)
Delivered 1997-99, configured four class 14F/48J/40W/122M and three class 40J/24W/219M
- Boeing 777-236ER (RR Trent powered)
Delivered 2000-2002 configured 13F/48J/32W/127M and three class 48J/24W/203M. The 2009-2010 examples have a three class configuration, 48J/24W/203M
All 777-236ER and ten 777-236B aircraft are equipped with large TV screens and AVOD IFE system. The older GE-powered 777-236A/Bs unfortunately have an older (GMIS) IFE system which has 12 channels, much smaller screens (in F/WT+/WT) and a huge, retro-looking 1970s control pad! Sadly, it is pot-luck as to which type of plane you will generally get. Note that on the 777s with smaller screens, First passengers should be able to ask for DVD players and a selection of DVDs in addition to the standard set up.
Boeing 777-336ER
Deliveries of a fourth type, the 777-336ER began in 2010.