Name: Boeing 767-300ER
Brand: Boeing

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A versatile twin-aisle aircraft that pioneered transoceanic twin-engine operations. Its 2-3-2 economy seating means no middle seat is more than one seat from the aisle, making it a passenger favorite.

Passengers

210-350

Range

6,879 mi

Cruise Speed

529 mph

First Flight

1986

Did You Know?

The 767 was the first twin-engine aircraft certified for extended overwater operations (ETOPS), opening up transoceanic routes to more efficient twins.

History & Timeline

Key Milestones

1988

Entry into Service

American Airlines became the first operator of the 767-300ER in 1988, using it to expand transatlantic service with better economics than larger widebodies.

Development Story

Program Launch

The 767-300ER was developed as an extended-range version of the stretched 767-300, featuring additional fuel capacity and higher takeoff weights for transatlantic operations.

Comfortable 2-3-2 Layout

The 767s 2-3-2 economy configuration meant no passenger was ever more than one seat from the aisle, making it more comfortable than competing aircraft with middle seats in every row.

Interesting Facts

Best-Selling 767

The 767-300ER became the best-selling variant of the 767 family with over 580 delivered, proving the market demand for efficient medium-sized widebodies.

Records & Achievements

ETOPS-180 Approval

The 767-300ER with GE CF6 engines became one of the first aircraft to receive ETOPS-180 approval in 1989, allowing it to fly up to 180 minutes from the nearest airfield.

1989

Legacy & Impact

Freighter Conversion

Many retired 767-300ERs have found new life as converted freighters, with companies like Amazon and FedEx building large fleets of 767 cargo aircraft.