Transatlantic ETOPS Twinjet Pioneer 7-Abreast 2-3-2 Passenger Comfort Premier Global Cargo & Tanker Platform

Boeing 767 Family

The Boeing 767 is the revolutionary mid-size widebody twinjet that pioneered Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards (ETOPS), proving twinjets could safely cross oceans. Featuring a passenger-favorite 7-abreast (2-3-2) seating cabin, the 767 remains an indispensable global freighter and the backbone platform for the USAF KC-46 Pegasus aerial refueler.

B767-200

The 767-200 and 200ER (Extended Range) launched the wide-body twinjet era. In May 1985, a TWA 767-200 flew the world's first commercial ETOPS transatlantic flight from Boston to Paris, permanently changing transoceanic route economics.

Specs
ICAO code	B762
Engine type	Pratt & Whitney JT9D / PW4000 / GE CF6
Length	159.2 ft / 48.52 m
Wingspan	156.1 ft / 47.58 m
Height	52.9 ft / 16.12 m
MTOW	315,000 lbs / 142.9 tons (395,000 lbs 200ER)
Range	6,590 nm / 12,200 km (200ER)
Max pax capacity	261

B767-300

The 767-300 and 300ER represent the bestselling model in the family. Stretched by 21.1 ft (6.43 m), the 767-300ER became the premier transatlantic workhorse for Delta, United, and British Airways, offering superb passenger yields and versatile belly-cargo space.

Specs
ICAO code	B763
Engine type	PW4060 / GE CF6-80C2 / RR RB211
Length	180.3 ft / 54.96 m
Wingspan	156.1 ft / 47.58 m (167.0 ft w/ Winglets)
Height	52.6 ft / 16.30 m
MTOW	412,000 lbs / 186.9 tons
Range	5,980 nm / 11,070 km
Max pax capacity	350

B767-400

The 767-400ER is the largest variant, stretched by 21.1 ft over the -300 and featuring advanced 777-style raked wingtips, upgraded landing gear, and large Honeywell 777-style glass cockpit screens.

Specs
ICAO code	B764
Engine type	GE CF6-80C2B8F / PW4062
Length	201.3 ft / 61.36 m
Wingspan	170.3 ft / 51.91 m
Height	55.8 ft / 17.00 m
MTOW	450,000 lbs / 204.1 tons
Range	5,625 nm / 10,415 km
Max pax capacity	375

Boeing 767 Family Technical Matrix

Specification	767-200ER	767-300ER	767-300F (Freighter)	767-400ER
Typical Passenger Capacity	181–214 (Max 261)	218–269 (Max 350)	52.7 tonnes Cargo	245–304 (Max 375)
Overall Length	48.52 m / 159 ft 2 in	54.96 m / 180 ft 3 in	54.96 m / 180 ft 3 in	61.36 m / 201 ft 4 in
Wingspan	47.58 m / 156 ft 1 in	47.58 m (50.9m Winglets)	47.58 m / 156 ft 1 in	51.91 m / 170 ft 4 in
Tail Height	16.12 m / 52 ft 11 in	16.30 m / 52 ft 6 in	16.30 m / 52 ft 6 in	17.00 m / 55 ft 9 in
Max Takeoff Weight (MTOW)	179,170 kg / 395,000 lbs	186,880 kg / 412,000 lbs	186,880 kg / 412,000 lbs	204,120 kg / 450,000 lbs
Max Range (Full Payload)	6,590 nm / 12,200 km	5,980 nm / 11,070 km	3,255 nm / 6,028 km	5,625 nm / 10,415 km
Engines (2x)	PW4060 / CF6-80A	PW4062 / CF6-80C2	PW4062 / CF6-80C2	GE CF6-80C2B8F / PW4062
Cruise Speed	Mach 0.80 (850 km/h)	Mach 0.80 (850 km/h)	Mach 0.80 (850 km/h)	Mach 0.80 (850 km/h)

Program History & Milestone Timeline

July 14, 1978

United Airlines Launches the 7X7 Program

United Airlines committed to 30 aircraft, officially launching Boeing's widebody twinjet program with a 7-abreast twin-aisle configuration.

September 26, 1981

First Flight of the Boeing 767-200

The prototype 767 took off from Paine Field in Everett, showcasing advanced supercritical wing aerodynamics and modern electronic flight displays.

May 1985

Historic 120-Minute ETOPS Transatlantic Flight

TWA achieved FAA 120-minute ETOPS approval and inaugurated scheduled Boston to Paris twinjet flights, shattering the monopoly of 3- and 4-engine transoceanic airliners.

January 1988

767-300ER Enters Commercial Service

American Airlines introduced the extended-range 767-300ER, which quickly became the most widely operated transatlantic airliner in aviation history.

2011 & Beyond

KC-46 Pegasus Military Selection & Cargo Dominance

The US Air Force selected the 767 platform as the KC-46 Pegasus aerial refueler, while FedEx and UPS continued major orders for new-build 767-300 Freighters.

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