Is the Boeing 767 still being produced?

Is the Boeing 767 still being produced? 767 orders and operators In total, Boeing has delivered 1,252 B767 aircraft (based on data from the manufacturer in August 2022). It remains in production, with 94 outstanding orders for freighter (767-300F) and tanker aircraft (767-2C).

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.

How far can a 767 fly?

The Boeing 767-300ER is sized between the single-aisle 757 and the larger, twin-aisle 777. The 767-300 entered service in 1988 with American Airlines. Maximum range for the 767-300ER is 5,990 nautical miles (11,070 km).

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.

What is the issue with the Boeing 767?

A fresh quality issue with the center fuel tank of the 767 freighter and KC-46 tanker is bedeviling Boeing, illustrating the ongoing fragility inside its supply chain and adding to the list of production obstacles standing in the way of reaching a regular jetliner delivery tempo.

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.

Was the 787 a replacement for the 767?

Essentially, the 787-9 has roughly the same flight costs but comes with an extended range and 30-40 more seats. So many airlines that operated the 767 chose instead to bite the bullet and upgrade the bigger 787-9 over strictly replacing the 767.