The Airbus A330 is a newer, more advanced widebody aircraft compared to the Boeing 767. While both aircraft are superficially similar, the A330 is the superior aircraft of the two. The A330 offers a wider fuselage (222 inches) allowing for 8 abreast seating in economy class, whereas the 767 offers only 7 abreast.

Whether an "Airbus" is bigger than a Boeing 767 depends entirely on the specific Airbus model, as Airbus produces everything from small single-aisle jets to the largest passenger plane in history. When comparing the 767 to its direct Airbus rival, the Airbus A330, the Airbus is generally bigger. For instance, the A330-300 is approximately 208 feet long with a 197-foot wingspan, whereas the Boeing 767-400ER (the largest 767 variant) is about 201 feet long with a 170-foot wingspan. The Airbus A330 also has a wider fuselage, typically allowing for a 2-4-2 seating arrangement in economy compared to the 767’s 2-3-2. Of course, the Airbus A380 dwarfs the 767 in every dimension, while the smaller Airbus A320 family is significantly smaller. In 2026, the 767 is mostly used for cargo or mid-range domestic routes, while larger Airbus widebodies like the A350 and A330neo dominate the long-haul markets with greater capacity and wingspans.