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The Boeing 767 Family - Leading The Way In A
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The Boeing 767 family is a complete family of airplanes
providing maximum market versatility in the 200- to 300-seat market. The
Boeing 767 family includes three passenger models - the 767-200ER, 767-300ER
and 767-400ER - and a freighter, which is based on the 767-300ER fuselage. The three passenger models differ primarily in body length, with
the Boeing 767-300ER approximately 21 feet (6.43 m) longer than the
767-200ER, and the 767-400ER approximately 21 feet (6.43 m) longer than the
767-300ER. The twin-engine 767 - sized between the single-aisle 757 and the
larger, twin-aisle 777 - has built a reputation among airlines for its
profitability and comfort. The Boeing 767's cabin is more than 4 feet (1.2 m) wider than
single-aisle jetliners, and the 767's versatile design allows customers to
select four, five, six, seven or eight abreast seating to best suit their
operational requirements. The 767 seats from as few as 181 passengers in a
three-class seating arrangement on the 767-200ER to as many as 375 passengers
in a high-density charter configuration on a 767-400ER. The extended-range airplanes typically have three-class seating
of 181 to 245 passengers, using five-abreast, 747-sized first class seats;
six-abreast business class and seven-abreast economy class. Lower-deck volume available for baggage and cargo ranges from
2,875 cubic feet (81.4 cu m) for the 767-200 to 4,580 cubic feet (129.6 cu m)
for the 767-400ER. All three passenger models are offered in a variety of takeoff
weights, which allow operators to choose only the amount of design weight
needed to satisfy their requirements. These offer corresponding design ranges
from just over 5,645 nautical miles (10,450 km) to as many as 6,600 nautical
miles (12,220 km). This range versatility gives the 767 family the ability to
efficiently serve routes as short as Schedule reliability - an industry measure of departure from the
gate within 15 minutes of scheduled time - is nearly 99 percent for the 767.
Fleet-wide, daily utilization - the actual time the airplane spends in the
air - averages more than Production Design Begins in 1981 With An Order from United
Airlines Production design of the 767-200 began in 1978 when an order for
30 short-to-medium-range 767s was announced by United Airlines. The first 767
- still owned by Boeing - was completed and rolled out of the Boeing plant in
The 767-300 program got under way in September 1983. This model
is longer than the 767-200 by 21 feet (6.43 m); has 20 percent more seating
capacity (approximately 40 passengers) and 31 percent greater cargo volume.
The first 767-300 was delivered to Japan Airlines in September 1986. Each of these models was followed by an increased range
(extended range or ER) version, which offers operators even more versatility.
This increased range capability, and the 767's uniquely low operating costs
are largely responsible for the fragmentation of the To take advantage of the airplanes' increased ranges and long,
over-water flights, new features were added: an advanced propulsion system
and auxiliary power unit with high-altitude start capability, a fourth
hydraulic-motor-driven generator, increased cargo compartment
fire-suppression capability and cooling sensors for electronic flight
instruments. Continually Improved Features and Capabilities to Maintain
Market Leadership The 767 wing is thicker, longer and less swept than the wings of
earlier Boeing jetliners. This provides excellent takeoff performance and
fuel economy. Each 767 is powered by two high-bypass-ratio turbofan engines,
which are interchangeable with 747 engines with only minor modifications. With its advanced-design wing and powerful engines, and at a
maximum gross weight of 300,000 pounds (136,080 kg), the basic 767-200, can
take off on only 5,700 feet (1,735 m) of runway. It can operate nonstop
between Preferred By Passengers, Now With A "777 Style"
Interior All passenger models of the 767 family offer a new, even more
passenger-pleasing cabin interior. The new interior, based on the
award-winning design of the 777, uses state-of-the-art lighting and design
concepts to amplify the feeling of spaciousness on an airplane already prized
for long-range comfort. For passengers, the new interior also includes new, deeper
stowage bins, which means it is easier to find space in the compartments. For
airlines, the new interior offers increased flexibility in positioning and
maintaining lavatories. About 70 percent of the lavatory components are the
same as those found on the 777, easing maintenance and reducing the number
and type of spare parts in airlines inventories for operators of both models.
The interior also features an improved in-flight entertainment interface. The 767 has earned high passenger ratings in every class of
service. In economy class seating, the 767 offers a seat-width that is only
surpassed by the Boeing 777. Independent research has shown the seven-abreast
seating concept in economy is popular because it places 87 percent of the
seats next to a window or aisle. The 767 has the highest percentage of window
seats and aisle seats of any jetliner. The Pioneer of Extended Twin-Engine Operations (ETOPS) In May 1985, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
approved 767s for long-range flights of up to 120 minutes from an alternate
airport. In March 1989, the FAA approved the 767 as the first jetliner for
180-minute extended twin-engine operation (ETOPS). This allows more direct,
time-saving trans-Pacific and trans-Atlantic flights from many The Only 60-Ton Freighter With International Capability The Boeing 767 Freighter was derived from the 767-300ER
passenger airplane. It was launched in January 1993, and entered service in
the fourth quarter of 1995. The main deck of the 767 Freighter can accommodate up to 24
pallets, each measuring 88 inches by 125 inches (235.5 cm by 317.5 cm) at the
base. Total main deck container volume is 11,884 feet3 (336.5 m3), and the
two lower holds of the airplane provide 4,150 feet3 (117.5 m3) for seven pallets,
two containers and bulk loading. These provide a combined maximum payload capability of 16,034
feet3 (429 m3). When carrying the 60.5-ton (54.88 metric tons) maximum
payload, the 767 Freighter has a range of 3,270 nautical miles (6,056 km).
When carrying 50 tons (45.4 metric tons), the 767 Freighter has a range of
4,255 nautical miles (7,880 km). The interior of the main-deck fuselage has a smooth, fiberglass
lining. A fixed, rigid barrier installed in the front end of the main deck
serves as a restraint wall between the cargo and the flight deck. A door in
the barrier wall permits in-flight access from the flight deck to the cargo
area. The 767 Freighter keeps ton-mile costs to a minimum with its
two-person flight deck and twin high-bypass-ratio engines offering excellent
fuel economy. This contrasts to older cargo-carrying airplanes, such as 707s
and DC-8s, which have three-person flight crews and are powered by four
engines. Type commonality with the 757 Freighter further reduces
operating and training costs for carriers that choose to operate both models.
All the advancements in avionics, aerodynamics, materials and
propulsion that were developed for the passenger version of the 767 are
incorporated in the freighter. The Boeing 767-400ER, A Versatile New Airplane For A Dynamic
Market The newest member of the 767 family - the 767-400ER - was
launched in April 1997 with an order from Delta Air Lines for 21 airplanes.
This model features a fuselage that is 21 feet (6.43 m) longer than the
767-300ER model, and carries approximately 15 percent more passengers. The
additional seats reduce operating costs relative to the 767-300ER, which
already offers airlines the lowest operating costs in its class. This stretched version of the 767-300ER addresses the medium-size
(240- to 300-seat), intercontinental market, accommodating growth on routes
that don't require the capacity of a 777. The 767-400ER also replaces older
airplanes serving transcontinental routes. The first 767-400ERs were
delivered to Delta Air Lines and Continental Airlines in August 2000. The
first 767-400ER went into service on Continually Improved Features and Capability To Maintain Market
Leadership The 767 family has the lowest operating cost per trip of any
widebody airplane. This low operating cost, combined with a choice of three
sizes, variable range capability, almost universal airport compatibility and
ETOPS capability, makes the 767 a versatile family of airplanes. This
versatility is an extreme competitive advantage to an operator that needs to
serve a variety of different missions and passenger demands. Extensive
commonality with the Boeing 757, which includes a common pilot-type rating,
offers even more operational versatility to 767 operators. The 767 has a long history of leading the way in technological
innovation. Included in its list of "firsts" are:
Boeing has delivered more than 800 767s that are flown by
approximately 80 operators around the world. The 767 family has accumulated
more than 7.5 million flights, and has carried millions of passengers. About
1.3 million of the 7.5 million flights were on extended twin-engine
operations (ETOPS) rules. |
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