Boeing 777-200LR worldliner named "Zheng He" debuts in Beijing
(crienglish.com)
Updated: 2005-06-29 13:43

The Boeing 777-200LR worldliner, the world's longest-range commercial airplane, has been officially named "Zheng He" in Beijing during a ceremony to commemorate the seven incredible voyages by the great Chinese navigator Zheng He.

This year marks the 600th anniversary of Zheng He's first voyage and is being celebrated with a series of official commemorations.

The achievements of Zheng He are believed to represent a major step forward by bringing people from the ends of the earth closer together.

Although varying in time and space, Zheng He's sailboats and the Boeing 777-200LR similarly utilize state-of-the-art technologies.

Boeing has dedicated the Beijing arrival of the airplane to Zheng He on its latest stop on the 777-200LR "Going the Distance" world tour.

Nicole Piasecki, executive vice president, business strategy and marketing of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said Zheng He's name is synonymous with exploration, human ingenuity, and the spirit of friendship and international exchange.

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