The Boeing 767 is a widebody aircraft that Boeing developed and built at its Everett, Washington, USA factory as a replacement for earlier Boeing models, including the 707 and the 747. The twin-engine aircraft was initially designed for transcontinental routes but has proven popular on intercontinental routes after the FAA increased the ETOPS limit on the Boeing 767 to 180 minutes in 1989.
Launched on September 8, 1982, the 767-200 became the initial variant of the 767 series. The 767 features several variants, ranging from freighter versions to extended-range versions. The 767 is the first widebody twinjet developed by Boeing. It was powered by GE CF6, Rolls-Royce RB211, and PW JT9D engines, although PW4000s eventually replaced the JT9D engines. Boeing designed the 767 alongside the 757, resulting in the aircraft sharing cockpit technology and other onboard systems.
Still Going Strong: 5 Fast Facts About The Boeing 767
The widebody is no longer in its heyday, but that doesn’t mean it's down for the count.
The 767 was not only used for commercial and freighter purposes but also had military derivatives used as surveillance aircraft or aerial tankers. The aircraft can carry between 216 and 245 passengers. The 767 continues to be in active service worldwide, with Delta Air Lines being the largest passenger version operator. FedEx is the largest operator of the freighter version and is one of two airlines with unfilled orders, the other being UPS.
Production of the passenger variants ended in 2014, but Boeing plans to continue producing the freighter variants until 2027 at the rate of three per month. Altogether, Boeing has delivered over 1,300 units to airlines around the world.
