Is the 767 being phased out?

Is the 767 being phased out? In a press release regarding the order, United stated it plans to phase out its 767 aircraft by 2030.

Why is the 767 so popular?

The 767, launched by United, was popular at that time for two reasons: one is the fuel efficiency compared to its predecessors of the time, the DC-10 and the L-1011, and the other one was ETOPS certification. It became a very popular aircraft for TATL flights although its competitors the A310 and the new new A330 were.

Are there any 767 still flying?

The first Boeing 767 was delivered more than 40 years ago and the type is still in regular service with 100 operators around the world. But where the 767 flies and what flies inside the aircraft has changed dramatically. The 767 now flies predominately as a freighter.

Is 767 an old plane?

The Boeing 767 is an American wide-body aircraft developed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. The aircraft was launched as the 7X7 program on July 14, 1978, the prototype first flew on September 26, 1981, and it was certified on July 30, 1982.

Why does Delta fly the 767?

In 1982, Delta's first 767-200 aircraft offered: Wide-body convenience & comfort. New advanced wing design, which allowed more efficient lift for quicker climb to cruising altitude. Quieter and 30 percent more fuel-efficient than Delta's older jets it replaced.

Which airline has the most 767?

Why did Delta retire the 777 not 767?

With schedule and cost reductions during the COVID-19 global pandemic, Delta decided to retire the 777 by the end of 2020, in order to “accelerate the airline's strategy to simplify and modernize its fleet while continuing to operate newer, more cost-efficient aircraft.” See the news release.

Is a 767 bigger than a Dreamliner?

For example, the 787-8 has a greater wingspan than the 767 and is designed to be more fuel efficient. Meanwhile, the 767 is longer than the 787 but cannot carry that many more passengers.

Is Boeing 777 better than 767?

The 777 is way longer and has long huge raked wingtips with no winglets. On the other hand, the 767 has smaller, more 737 shaped wings but bigger and some have winglets and some not. Secondly, the 777 can fly much farther than the 767 And carry more passengers.

Why was the 767 discontinued?

Perhaps more relevant to the decision to shelve the 767-400ERX was the fact that it came along too late in the production cycle. The Airbus A330-200 was already being made and offered airlines an increased capacity and range over the 767-400ER, which, as you will remember, only Delta and Continental ordered.