The Fall Of The Boeing 767
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- Опубликовано: 9 июн 2021
- Boeing achieved true long-haul prominence in the 1970s when its iconic 747 family took to the skies. It changed long-distance travel forever. But Boeing found that it needed to complement the 747 with a smaller widebody design. This eventually saw the development of the twinjet 767. Let’s take a look at the life of the 767 program...
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"Fall" sounds so negative, it had a long and successful career and will continue to work as a freighter.
I think it's a happy retirement.
“Fall” is the word used for other videos talking about decline of something; from the prospective of following past video titles it fits however, I so agree with you.
Agreed, 767 simply lives on as 787. This class of plane is excellent. Comfort of widebody jet, while being not so big you would feel being swarmed by ocean of people
FedEx just ordered another 20. This bird will fly past 2060. Pretty huge success if you ask me.
@@rickywinataa true, 787 is the next generation (all carbon composite aircraft) replacement for the 767, and at that time Boeing was also planning a next gen (composite) replacement for the 737.
I Think He Said That the passenger Variant Is In A Fall, But I Agree With You
My favorite thing about the 767 is that with 2-3-2 seating in economy, everybody is no more than one seat away from the aisle.
85 percent chance of a window or aisle seat, according to early advertising.
True, but note that a 2-4-2 configuration achieves the same thing
@@eight10man yeah but only way to pull off 2-4-2 with 18 inch wide seats are on Airbus widebodies (A300/310 & A330/A340). The 767 could pack 8 abreast but with narrower seats. The only airline that does this to my understanding is Ukrainian.
Well it's a hella lot better than an overseas flight ✈️ in an Airbus A380 3-4-3
@@CO84trucker its intresting. Most People se the 767 and the A300 as being simular size, but the A300 is actually consideally larger.
The same is true for the 737 and the A320 as well. Its pretty much always airbus with 18" and boeing wirh 17". And the A300 also have double armrest i the middle, almost like the L1011
I think the 787 has pretty much replaced the 767 on many routes. But the 767-300F has found a niche in medium-range cargo flights; in fact, good condition 767-300ER's are being quickly converted to freighters because of the demand.
Yeah, a lot of Wikipedia pages say that the 767 is/was either going to be replaced by 787s or were already replaced by 787s.
Delta still has plenty of 67’s
There is no smal short/medium rangre jets on the market. The A300 was replaced with the A330, that been replaces with the A330neo that is not only consideraly larger, but also have longer range.
The 767-200 was replaced wirh the 767-400LR that been replaced with the 787 that is again consideraly larger.
Of cause the A321neo is close to the 757 in capacity. But boeing is pretty much totaly empty from 150 2 class to the 300 range today.
The 787-8 will never replace the 767.
Seems like Delta are going to replace theirs with the A330 Neo
The 767 was left within a very spacious cockpit, apparently after the flight engineer position was automated. This allowed for two jump seats. A very kindly AC captain gave me and my then ten-year-old son a pre 9/11 jump seat ride across the Rockies and into YVR at sunset. Those days are gone forever.
My understanding is a few early 767s did use flight engineers, I think it was an option or something that a few airlines took, or maybe was necessary initially before automation caught up or laws allowed two-crew operation of such a large aircraft. Makes sense the cockpit bulkhead layout was kept and thus a very spacious cockpit once it was removed.
2 767s were hijacked on 9/11
some times wonder why people keep the well good thing.
8 tacks , V-8 , 747 ....
@@quillmaurer6563 Ansett Australia. Apparently the two crew authorization got so close to delivery date, that the first ones were designed for three crew, with intention to convert to two. Ansett was the only one not to convert.
@@quillmaurer6563the perks of being designed precisely at the point of transition between the classic tri-crew and the modern glass cockpit
Fall? What fall? Been in service for 40 years and they are still producing them. Sure maybe the usage has shifted but I wouldn't call that a fall. I'd call that adapting to market needs.
I agree. The word 'Fall' is totally wrong here and very clickbaity... The 767 is a success, still being produced.
Only as a cargo. Passenger 767s are no longer main.
@@QuarioQuario54321 there are about 4 of them on the ground at SEA right now flying passengers in the morning
@@QuarioQuario54321 uzbekistan airways
The b767 Is a good aircraft for medium long range flights and its a pretty cheap option for the a330 or the b777
As the P&W 777s are still grounded. United changed my flight from a 777-200 to a 767-300ER. I enjoyed flying in it again for the first time in 10 years.
The UK has now ungrounded the old 1st generation 777’s with the P&W 4070/90-112
@British Airways Boeing 747-436 That’s a smalller version of the P&W4000 exclusively for 747-400 and the 767’s
@@filledwithvariousknowledge1065 it’s the same size …a 4000 is a 4000….the difference is the data plug
I love B767 still is the airplane that i flew most, is one of the best comercial plane ever made! Trusty, safe a workhorse and it's beautiful, it was my favorite until the arrive of B777, my favorite 767 is the 767-300ER.
It has the widest economy seats of any current plane. Boeing never managed to force another seat in like with B777 and B787. Boeing's next plane should be the width of the 767. Make short and long fuselage versions. It could replace the very aging 737 and capture the mid-size market.
@@richardpluim4426 I sat in Boeing 767 and airbus 330 ,found airbus more roomy and seats more comfortable then boeing 767. basically BMW vs general motors.
Yeah the 300ER looks very nice but the shorter versions like the basic model at 0:40 looks too short if you ask me. The best thing is the cockpit because its a mix of old and new technology.
@@bluebox2000 airbus a330/a340(in most configurations) and the a350 have a wider seat width and so did the 777 for a while.
@@richardpluim4426 Airbus is lame
The 767 is, especially as a passenger, one of my all time favorite aircraft. My favorite variant is hard to tell, I loved the high thrust high MTOW rocketship 767-200ERs of Continental, but the 767-400 looks amazing. The 300 with winglets looks gorgeous too.
I flew on only one 767-400 in my lifetime on American from Dallas to Lima, Peru.
@@ianpatgriffin you sure it was not Houston to Lima on Continental or United? AA ever flew the 767-400.
@@widget787 I double checked my notes; it was Continental but it definitely was a 767-400
@@ianpatgriffin sure Continental flew their 400s to Europe and South America, plus a few domestic routes. IMO the 767-400 is one of the best looking airplanes and a amazingly comfortable ride too.
@@widget787 I enjoyed it! This was pre Polaris business class seats, but it was still pretty comfy up front. Our flight was delayed a few hours because they had to replace the ray dome cover.
I remember a Sunday afternoon SAS flight from Stockholm to London that was normally scheduled for an MD-80. This particular day, a 767 was put on and was half empty. The senior flight attendant announced that, since the aircraft had movie screens, he would put on a movie for us to enjoy.
I've flown on 1 usair 767-200, 2 continental 767-400s, and 14 767-300s, United Hawaiian. Delta. The 767 is one of my top 5 favorite
I've flown on a 767 once. I love how its Overhead Bins in the center are effectively as high as the rest of the Ceiling, this design makes it much more roomier inside and it's spectacular to be there seeing it in person. I also love how its Entry & Service Doors all slide up into the ceiling like on a Star Wars ship. Boeing knew how to put planes together back then!
I had 6 flights on the 767-300, it’s also my favorite variant as it doesn’t look too long but also not too short (same with the 787 where the -9 is my favorite variant)
@@adamshaheedh 787-10 looks too long
@@MarcusNesbitt4 787-10 is fine, 753 looks too long.
787-10 is.... Real
especially those huge winglets
My first ever flight to Europe was on a Delta 767-300ER before winglets were added. This jet took me safely non-stop from Atlanta to Copenhagen almost 15 years ago. Outstanding plane, great memories.
I’ve taken the 767-300ER so many times on transatlantic flights with delta. Cool
The fall of the 767? It’s a 40 year old program that still has orders. The 767 is a remarkable success. You’re going to see the freighters flying for another 30-40 years.
Yes I was thinking that as well.
Fantastic areoplane, I'll be missing it since I crossed the Atlantic numerous times in it. The 2-3-2 is the perfect configuration for a widebody jet.
My favourite 767 variant is the -400ER because of the raked wingtips. It formed the basis for the 777-300ER and 777-200LR/F which are my favourite aircraft.
I like the 2-3-2 seating if I'm flying economy.
So true, most passenger friendly abreast.
Between freighters, both new build and converted, and military tankers the 767 will be around for years to come. It really has become almost the perfect freighter. With its size, range, and availability it wont go anywhere. In the US between Amazon, UPS, and FedEx alone there are 274 flying. The plane has years and years left in it
My most memorable experience with the 767-200F, was flying from the Midwest US to the east coast as a flight mechanic (engineer) 20+ years ago where we climbed to FL470 in clear daylight, while watching other traffic below us. At that height a slight curvature of the horizon was visible. A truly fantastic and very versatile airplane indeed. Miss them.
The 2-3-2 cabin configuration is what I've always liked about about the Boeing 767.
My favourite 767 is the one that got me to Seoul and back without incident.
I used to regularly fly on the 1717 BA departure from Paris to London on a Friday evening. The 767 was always packed with passengers maxed out with cabin baggage. Every available space in the cabin was full and the chances of evacuating in an emergency always looked slim. The flight was a climb, about 5 minutes of cruise and then the descent into London. Manoeuvring was constant and it must have been non-stop frantic activity for the flight crew in the crowded skies. The cabin crew had to serve the in flight refreshments in the limited time and they used to run up and down the aisles to get it done. I used to think it was the airborne equivalent of a London commuter train.
Glad i flew the B767. Most comfortable aircraft ever!!
No. That was the Lockheed Electra.
As long as the wings stayed on.
Just flew on a 767-300ER from Newark to Athens Greece and will say it was nice just hate the leg feeling that you get on a long flight though
The 767 is certainly one of my favorite planes out there, I have a lot of memories flying in it, specifically between Guayaquil Ecuador and JFK , LAN which is now LATAM. I love the huge winglets the 767-300er has, such a good plane and said to see starting being retired
In economy, I find the 767-400ER flown by Delta to be my favorite version. It’s open and spacious as compared to the other versions that have galleys and lavatories that compress the feeling of spaciousness!
767-300ER is my favourite. Many flights in Rio-Miami route with American Airlines and Varig.
The 767-300er is my favorite variant and favorite airplane overall. It was the plane I took on my first wide body flight from JFK to CDG with delta. I love this plane and am so sad to see it go
Recently flown the 767-400ER (Delta) to LAX. Such a beautiful aircraft, and instantly became my favorite aircraft.
My top 3:
767-400ER
757-200
A321
Flew the 300 also recently and it was certainly preferable for transcontinental routes over a 737 although the overhead bin capacity was laughable for a plane of that size and certainly would be a mess for most international flights.
Fantastic aircraft. Really the benchmark for reliability and safety. I don’t think there was an airline who operated them who was disappointed in their performance. I remember my first flight on one was in 1984, on a TWA 767-200, JFK-LAX, and I remember how incredibly quiet it was, compared to other jets of the day. It’s still fairly quiet even by today’s standards.
Boeing could have easily redesigned the wings and put new engines on it, and it would have sold extremely well, but would have cannibalized 787 sales, which they invested so heavily in. I like the 787 as well, but it’s too bad they both couldn’t co-exist. Still. 40+ years is a great run for any aircraft program. Boeing can confidently check the 767 off as a success story.
It's fitting that this video was released today. Thirty years ago today (this morning) I flew on my one and only flight on a 767. Delta from New York City - LaGuardia to Atlanta. I loved the 2-3-2 seating, meaning you are only one seat from an aisle.
I think 767 is still a great airplane, I took a flight from Munich to Atlanta in 2008 and again in 2012 with Delta 767-400ER, it was a great experience. My favorite one is 767-400ER.
I flew the 767 direct from Frankfurt to Pittsburgh. In Condors business class it was a fantastic experience. Wish they still ran that flight
Love flying Delta 767s. Flew a brand new -400 MCO-ATL and -300 DEN-ATL in first class. Unforgettable!
Flew on 767 with Gulf Air twice. Each time it was a lovely smooth flight.
My dad was a captain for Delta doing all the European routes on their 767-300ers. Great airplane that I have flown on to Europe and Asia multiple times. If I ever had to fly economy it was the BEST cause it went 2-3-2 meaning only 1 middle seat! This made travel very comfy with plenty of room and over head bin space. I think Boeings 797 should 100% be a 2-3-2 seating in the back as it makes travel experience so much better and you don't feel like sardines. Really sad to see this plane go as it pioneered the ETOPs 2 engine long haul routes.
The first international flight of my entire life was on an Air Canada 767 from Ottawa to London Heathrow in 2017. It was part of a trip I took with my choir at the time.
The 767-300ER holds a special place in my heart as being the first plane I ever flew on, flying on Air Canada from Saskatoon to Toronto following my birth.
One of the few Boeing planes I haven't flew... I really wish to have the chance to enjoy a flight in this beautiful plane 💔
I remember the QF 767s on the MEL-SYD route. It felt like a bonus when your sector was operated by the 767 rather than the 737. Sad to see them leave the QF passenger fleet but they live on as cargo aircraft.
I flew 767-300ER on AirSeychelles. Love the jet. Absolute favourite.
My fav aircraft 💓
Same I also love the 777 as well
@@Hyhx007 your name says it 😆
for me the 757 is my fav, but I can agree that the 767 can really get it done
Boeing airplanes are so beautiful
B787, B777, B767, B757, B747...
I only dislike the B737 -_-
@@taxiviaalfa hell yeah, 757 is the best
I was one of the lucky passengers to fly on the last British Airways 767 flight from Stockholm to Heathrow. Used this route regularly for business and often deliberately booked to fly the 767 over the A320 family. Great airplane. I greatly missed it when they withdrew the type in favour of A320/A321.
My first flight on a 767 was back in September 2022, a United 767-400 and I absolutely loved it. I felt lucky to be onboard of that specific rare variant. The airplane looked very modern on the inside and was beautifully long on the outside!.
Memories of the 767. So very many! I really loved flying that airplane. It was the easiest airplane to land of any I have yet experienced. The 4 ailerons and smoothness of roll input response was fantastic.
I was about to retire early in 1999 when I unexpectedly snagged a 767 international bid. A reserve Captain, 2nd from the bottom of the reserve list isn't ideal for quality of life, but Oh Man! Given the choice of flying the top job available at my airline at that time or going out early was an agonizing decision. I elected to stay and fly it.
We got the A-330 shortly after that, and I bid it for the pay raise, flying that until retiring a few years later. But I missed the 76. Having flown the 72, 73, 75 and 76, I'm a Boeing guy and the Bus just doesn't resonate with me.
US Air?
@@lukethompson5558 Yes, Luke. You?
Great aircraft! The 767 was the aircraft that took me from GIG to MIA on my first AA flight, great times! I think it's a natural choice for passenger airlines to switch from 767 to the 787. It's great to see that cargo still has a very special place for the 767. LATAM's cargo division will convert some passenger 767 to cargo versions soon...
As a mechanic, I worked on the B767 for years. By far my favorite aircraft. Easy to work on. Except the Bad cargo door lift actuators.
I've seen it sometimes in the airport, but I've never flew one
I love the 767, it's one of my fav boeing planes and my fav variant is the -300ER and -400!
always loved the 767! it was my favorite aircraft back in the early 2000's, when i was traveling back and forth between the West Coast and East Coast of the US. Always thought it was a 'score' when i could get the side seats with only 2 seats! Was very lucky that I could get both seats and have a 'mini-cabin' all to myself! Those were the days!
I can vividly remember flying a 3 Crew Ansett 767 from Ularu (Ayres Rock) to Sydney. My first ever jet flight.
My first solo trip overseas was on a Delta 767-300ER. Flew from MCO to AMS on it. It was a fine plane that got the job done and thanks to TechOps felt no worse for wear even though the plane was 23 years old when I flew on it.
The 767 is a lovely aircraft and I know it very well. My favorite is the 767-300R. I flew a 767-300R to Hawaii and back in 2005. Landing was horrible in Hawaii but real smooth at LAX. I believe the freighter variant will be around for a long time....
What I like about the 767 is that it became a workhorse for many airlines on both medium and long haul routes, but also on high capacity short haul routes across Europe.
I loved these planes and the 2-3-2 seating was awesome for everyone. Easy to get out and in and only one person away from an aisle if any. Lots of good memories onboard Hawaiian airs 767s. Love and Aloha
Thank you. Nice look back. I remember how wonderful it was to see United's new 767s in 1981 at Denver's Stapleton Int'l Airport (yes, I'm that old)!
Absolutely love this aircraft. Flew on both the 300's (Martinair) and 400's (Continental). And I think the -400 looks the best.
I really like the one with winglets
I love the Boeing 767! I'd say my favorite is the -300ER because I flew it the most. 1st 767 trip for me was at 11 years old with my dad in 1991 with SAS on a brand new 1 month old 300ER from LAX to Copenhagen. I remember seeing it at the gate and it just looked right. It was a comfortable flight and it felt like a tank. We also flew American Airlines domestic 767 flights from LAX to New York to catch a Malev 767-300ER to Budapest in 1995! In 98 we flew Malev direct from LAX to Budapest on their 767-300ER and back. I was sad when SAS ditched their 767s for crummy Airbus planes(not really crummy but I prefer Boeing)and then Malev collapsed as a company. We may not be able to fly 767s much longer but thanks to the KC-46 tanker, we'll see them for the next 50 years!
"Air tanker companies".... wait, what? Had no idea there were any non-military operators doing air-to-air refueling. You guys should do a video on that!
Yes!
They misspoke, there are 57 KC-46 order outstanding, all going to Japan/Israel/US Air Forces... Check the wiki
Google Omega Air Refueling... They are a commercial operator that does just that with a 707 and a DC10
I was a 757/767 pilot for several years, and now fly the 737. Not a day goes by that I don’t look back and wish I could still fly the 757/767. They were SO SO much better!!!
My first ever flight was on a LOT 767-200, either SP-LOA or SP-LOB (I can't remember), from WAW to JFK back in November of 1997. Also flew this plane from JFK to DUB on Delta in 2007 (763), from JFK to WAW and RZE to JFK back in 2010 (both times it was the 763) with LOT, in 2016 from JFK to KEF on Icelandair, from VIE to YYZ in 2014 with Austrian and finally from JFK to MXP back in 2018 with AA (In Business Class, my first time flying intercontinental not in Economy). Really great plane. I also got a chance to fly with Continental from EWR to BRU back in 2010 on their 767-400's, including flying on the same type back from FRA to EWR on that same trip. I had another opportunity to fly on the 764 with United back in 2018, from EWR to HNL and back.
Being a 767 fan, and a military aviation geek at the same time, I think good condition 767-200ERs and/or -300ERs could be converted to either tankers or AWACS planes. It would be less costly than building new planes outright. Those converted aircraft could also be offered to other countries for export.
I first flew a 767-400er from ATL to MCO back in January on Delta….I’ll be flying a 767-300er from LAS to JFK next month…I feel blessed to fly one of these majestic birds one last time before Delta ditches them
I've flown Air NZ and Qantas -200ERs and -300ERs. Love the 7 abreast seating, always felt spacious. Most interesting memory was on El Al from BKK to TLV flying up the middle of the Red sea
My first 767 widebody twin engine was with Piedmont Airlines as a teenager. First frequent flyer award ticket with Piedmont. Between the 747 and 767 enjoyed many years flying long haul.
Thank you for sharing this video. I loved flying there 767-300s down to San Paulo, Brazil and London, UK. It was nice.
The name of this piece does not give the 767 justice! As you have shown, the 767 has not fallen, but rather, it continues to fly and will continue to fly for a long time.
My favorite variant is the 767-300ER... first flew on one of LanChile's planes from LAX to Santiago and back in 1993. I've been in several since then, mostly Delta's.
I’ve once been on an American Airlines 767 with seat back IFE when I was 13 in 2008(a rare configuration) and watched Madagascar 2 on it. It was a very comfortable plane and it’s quieter than a Boeing 737NG, I also liked how the reading light buttons are on the armrest instead of the ceiling.
Surprisingly unlike the 757, it’s still being produced as a freighter.
@Soham Patel Lol there are plenty of 757 frieghters flying. It's good for domestic routes to smaller airports same goes with the 767 just a higher capacity of course.
Also being produced as a tanker.
delta fly's 4 767-400s to Las Vegas everyday, hardly a fall. I've worked as an aircraft mechanic on the 767 for thirty years, GREAT AIRPLANE.
Currently a USAF crew chief on the KC-46, the military version of this jet. Absolutely love it.
I’ve never flown on one, you’re hard pushed to find them in the region where I live. Even so, most 767s that do operate around here are operated by JAL and ANA, and most are less than 15 years old, so they have the upgraded interior from the 777, some even have mood lighting. So if I were to get on one, there’s a good chance I won’t get the authentic 767 experience with the 1980s interior. Still, it’s very slowly disappearing from passenger use, so I should jolly well get on one next time I go to Japan.
I flew in a 767 when i was a kid to Ireland. Because of that, my favorite variant is the old american airlines livery of the 767-300ER
Never flown the 767 rip but I have seen a Delta 767-400 at LAX
Yep, Delta uses it on the JFK-LAX route.
My favorite thing about the 767 (particularly the 300) are it's engine and actuator sounds (mainly the flap retracting/extending sounds). They may be specific to the 767s I have been on, but likley one of the best sounding aircraft i have been on.
Flew the 762 as a flight attendant on US-Europe flights, and loved the large galley in the back. Back in the day, we had to walk through the smoking section to get there and our clothes smelled like it. Also loved the 757 and 767 pilot commonality, so I had a few mixed trips with both the 757 and 767.
Great aircraft. I am a current Captain on a B767-200ER. I absolutely love the power and performance!
767 is my favorite plane type and I like the -300ER the most.
That simple flying livery looking great
My first long haul flight was on a Aitours international 767-300ER
767's are one of my favorite aircraft and the sound of spool up is great too
@Soham Patel ya
@Soham Patel No. The A330 will never touch the 767.
@Soham Patel "that can suit different capacities." Is that why literally barely any airlines have ordered the a330f? Airbus has always and continues to fail the cargo market. Their only truly successful aircraft that "can suit different capacities" is the A300 which is their first plane. Also, Airbus created a neo version of the A330, Boeing did not, so you cannot use the NEO as an argument against the 767. And plus, the a330 was late 80's technology, and the 767 was conjured up in the '70s, and yet it's still getting orders. Which goes to show how much of a workhorse the 767 is. Again, the A330 will never touch the 767.
@Soham Patel bro the a350f gonna destroy it
I've flown 767 twice, from São Paulo to Santiago (an awesome flight with a brand new interior) and also from Confins to Miami, this flight was also fine, but the plane was very old and the cabin poorly maintained. Anyway, I think the 2x3x2 seat configuration is very nice and comfortable!❤
Hi Simple Flying, such a great video as always. Could you by any chance tell me the name of the soundtrack you use towards the end of your video? Many thanks in advance.
Flown my first 767-400 from FRA to ATL in 2020 and recently another from ATL to SLC on Delta Airlines
I flew on a 300ER for the first time a few months ago (ATL-PHX.) Far more comfortable than the 737, and none of the 10 across seating of the Dreamliner or retrofitted Triple Sevens.
My absolute favorite plane
I lived in Melbourne, Australia, from 1999 to 2004. My job required me to fly from Melbourne to Sydney a couple of time a month. I usually went on Qantas. They used the Boeing 767 on the route; it was a comfortable airplane.
I was lucky to have flown the 300ER and 400ER. The latter had a younger cabin and better entertainment systems. The former still had the original square and flat overhead bins with smaller screens on the passenger seats.
I went to the cockpit of the 300ER and was keen to see its thrust rating panel. Unlike newer glass cockpit aircraft, the pilots had to manually press the thrust modes for the engines depending on the phase of flight.
For example, when ready for take off, the pilots have to set the T/O thrust mode by pushing the respective button. And when the plane is in climb they have to press the climb thrust mode. This lowers the red line limit on the EPR or N1 gauge compared to the T/O mode.
Nowadays these thrust modes are set automatically by the FMC.
@Soham Patel Good thing that they did as A340-500 is extinct now. Emirates was the only large user with just 10 of the 35 built
I flew the 767 from Phoenix to Honolulu on Hawaiian Airlines many times, the seats were wider than the current pane they fly which is an Airbus 330.
Flew Delta 767, ATL-BRU. Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽.
I've said it before, I'll say it again. I'm desperate for Boeing to release the proposed 767-X along with the 757-Plus. Simple Flying even released a video discussing the advantages of the supposed 767-X.
I used to fly the 767 every summer with my family when we’d fly Americans Airlines to go vacation in Dominican Republic. Love that plane
I have a lot of every flight I’ve ever been on. The Britannia airways 767 G-BYAA was the third flight I ever took.
United operated a B767 on its SFO to LHR route. It was the most uncomfortable airplane I had ever flown in for such a long route.
“Fall” doesn’t describe the continuing success of the 767. It’s still widely used in the states and is reliable and safe. Boeing made the right decision to supersede it with the 777 and 787 instead of doing a 767 NG.
The 767 is not a “victim”! It was a very good airplane that has been around for a long time. Like every other aircraft ever built, they have their own lifespan and then newer, modernized, higher-tech aircraft take their place.
This video is great because I like the 767. My favorite variant is the 300 series. But i never flown on a widebody jet such as the 767.
i rarely see the 767-400 around... thats my favorite variant of the 767
Flew in one of these today from Houston to LA in United Airlines. First time, and I loved it !
I’ve never flown out of Voice 767 but I’ve always been interested in the 767 300 ER that would be my favorite variant
I was lucky to experience with B767-300ER from KUL-LHR using Royal Brunei in 2004. Amazing plane. paid USD 400 for an economy seat, they overbooked the flight, with a late check in i was put into business class. such luck!
I flew only once on 767 with Delta Airlines JFK to Sheremetyevo Moscow. It was 8 hours flight back in 2004. Pretty decent flight. Good memories🤙