Is a 767 bigger than a 747?


Is a 767 bigger than a 747? The 767's fuselage width was set midway between that of the 707 and the 747 at 16.5 feet (5.03 m). While it was narrower than previous wide-body designs, seven abreast seating with two aisles could be fitted, and the reduced width produced less aerodynamic drag.


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 a 767 a big plane?

The Boeing 767 is a mid-size, wide-body twinjet airliner produced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Passenger versions of the 767 can carry between 181 and 375 passengers, and have a range of 5200 nm to 6590 nm depending on variant and seating configuration.


Why is the Boeing 767 so popular?

Boeing's mid-capacity widebody 767 has proven to be a staple of long haul flying. With a healthy range and better economics than the 747, it was the pioneer of twinjet ETOPS and enabled more airlines to operate on a point to point model.


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.


What replaced the 767 in British Airways?

The Boeing 787s will replace 14 of British Airways' Boeing 767 fleet, while the Airbus A380s will replace 20 of BA's Boeing 747-400s and will most likely be used to increase capacity on key routes from Heathrow Airport.


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 largest plane in the world right now?

Antonov An-225 Mriya.


Which airline has the most 767?

Delta has operated all Boeing 767 models: -200, -300/300ER and -400ER, and currently flies the world's largest 767 fleet.
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Why is the 747 no longer popular?

Built in 1967 to produce the mammoth jet, it remains the world's largest manufacturing plant according to Boeing. But after five decades, customer demand for the 747 eroded as Boeing and Airbus (AIR.PA) developed more fuel efficient two-engine widebody planes.


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.


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.


What plane is replacing the 747?

The planes are due for delivery in 2024 as part of a $3.9 billion contract. Boeing's 777X, its latest passenger plane model and projected replacement for the 747, is set for delivery in 2025.