21st Century Jet: The Building of the 777

Episode 2: The Sum of Its Parts

January 15, 1996 • 57 min

Late design changes seem to threaten the delivery of major components from the rudder in Australia, to doors, wing components and fuselage sections in Japan. But the four million components that make up the 777 are beginning to come together as the wings and the fuselage are connected to make a recognizable plane.