Review of the Boeing 767 aircraft: history, cabin layout, capacity, advantages of the airliner

The Boeing 767–300 is a wide-body aircraft designed for long-haul and medium-haul flights. Produced by the American corporation The Boeing Company since 1981. In Russia, these liners are mainly used on charter flights departing to foreign resorts: Thailand, Vietnam, India (primarily Goa), Dominican Republic, etc.

Previously, Boeing 767-300 were used on regular international flights from Russia, but in 2014 - 2015, the airlines Aeroflot and Rossiya took them out of service.

Meanwhile, the Boeing 767-300 and its modifications continue to be used by such large foreign airlines as Delta Air Lines, Austrian Airlines, Air Canada, American Airlines, Air New Zealand, British Airways.

Boeing 767 versions

• 200. Basic model, the development of which began back in 1978 (i.e. 4 years before the start of operation). The maximum number of passengers was 255 seats, and the cabin was divided into 3 classes. Only 128 aircraft of this model were produced. Currently out of production.
• 200ER. An improved version of the previous model. The main innovation is the increased flight range. This is the first model in this family on which it became possible to fly across the Atlantic. In 1984, EI AI began operating the 200ER. In 1988, a flight range record for aircraft of this type was set - 16,160 km. A total of 121 aircraft of this model were manufactured.
• 300. It differs from the previous model in its fuselage increased by 6.5 meters. Its production began in 1983, and the first company to begin operation was Japan Airlines (1986). A total of 104 aircraft of this brand were created.
• 300ER. An improved model, featuring an increased flight range, passenger capacity and an improved engine. To date, more than 500 aircraft have been produced. The 300ER is the most popular model of its family.
• 300F. A highly specialized model designed exclusively for cargo transportation. A total of 88 aircraft left the factory.
• 400ER. The most advanced model in the line, with increased dimensions (the fuselage is 6.43 m longer and the wingspan is 4.36 m longer). Key innovations: updated interior, more powerful engine, modern computer equipment for controlling the car. A total of 37 units of this model were produced.

Location and classification of the cabin

The Boeing 767 aircraft cabin has a capacity of 181 to 375 people (depending on modification). Passenger seats are divided into 2 categories: economy and business class.

Economy class

Occupies seats numbered 6 to 39. This part of the cabin has 2 aisles, the seats are arranged in a 2-3-2 pattern. In this part of the cabin there is a fairly impressive gap between the seats, which allows even tall people to sit comfortably.

Business Class

Located at the front of the aircraft, it occupies rows 1 to 5. The seats are arranged in a 2-2-2 system, which provides much more free space. The distance between the seats and the central aisle is significantly greater than in economy class. The seats recline, allowing passengers to sleep comfortably during the flight. Business class passengers have a more varied menu.

Nuances of choosing a location

The seats located in the 1st and 5th rows of business class are inferior to the rest in terms of comfort. This is due to the close location of the utility and toilet rooms. This “neighborhood” guarantees constant bustle and noise from slamming doors even at night. Therefore, it is recommended to opt for seats in rows 2, 3 and 4.

When choosing a comfortable seat in economy class, you should choose rows 6 and 27. This is due to the fact that there are no seats in front of them, which means there will be no passengers who can recline the backrest, limiting legroom. It is better to avoid seats in rows 38 and 39, as they are located close to the toilet facilities.

Expensive and rich

photo: Jet Aviation

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Of course, the main feature of a huge aircraft is its luxury. It would not be an exaggeration to say that this Boeing is a palace in the sky! see also

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There is a stunning banquet hall on board that can accommodate up to 30 guests. Eating earthly delicacies in the sky as on earth is perhaps one of the bonuses that billionaires can take advantage of.

As part of the modifications, a full kitchen, office and double bedroom were also installed on board. At the same time, in finishing the living space of the aircraft, not only very high-quality, best materials were used, but also precious metals and valuable wood species. In the photographs you can see gilded sinks and other decorative elements made of yellow metal. Let's not pretend - this is 100% gold plated.

photo: Jet Aviation

The owner's bedroom has a double bed. Perhaps, during a long flight, when you wake up, you may not immediately determine where you are - at home or on the road...

Basic information

The Boeing 767 differs from the previous model (747) by reduced fuel consumption (4800 kg/hour when fully loaded), the presence of modern computerized flight equipment (the main innovation is the digital flight control system) and low noise levels in the cabin, which provides increased comfort during the flight. When creating this model, advanced (at that time) technologies and materials (aluminum alloys and lightweight composite compositions) were used.

The cabin, increased by 1.5 meters, increased the passenger capacity to 224 people (in the basic configuration). The luggage compartments also underwent an increase in space - their capacity reached 86.7 cubic meters. m., which is 45% higher than previous models.

According to official statistics, over the 35 years of operation, the Boeing 767 carried about 800 million passengers, making 4.8 million flights. For all aircraft entering service, the average flight time is 10 hours (per day). Unlike most competitors of its time (IL-96 and Airbus A300), it is still actively used by airlines around the world.

Military modifications[ | ]

Based on the 767-300F model, the following variants of military aircraft were developed by order of the US Air Force, but did not go into production:

• universal medium military transport aircraft
• tanker aircraft
• long-range radar detection and control aircraft (2 vehicles for the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force)
• combat control and target designation aircraft (1 aircraft for the US Air Force)

For these purposes, appropriate changes were made to the design of the 767-300F to accommodate the corresponding equipment or electronic equipment, or vice versa, to free up space for the transportation of military cargo [25].

Design features

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History of creation

The American company Boeing in 1978 began developing an airliner with two engines that could serve short and medium-haul flights. One of the main principles of the new project was to reduce fuel consumption by increasing the efficiency of its use. United Airlines (at that time the leading airline company in North America) became interested in this development.

As a result, she placed an order for 30 aircraft. The first prototype was released in August 1981. The Boeing 767 made its first flight on September 26 of the same year. Many airlines liked the aircraft, which contributed to the growth in popularity of this line. Boeing began to receive orders from all over the world.

In 1983, development of an improved model began - the Boeing 767-300. It differed from its “brother” in its enlarged fuselage and increased capacity (both passenger compartment and cargo compartment). Later models were developed to increase the maximum flight range.

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