17 Facts About Boeing 767

Boeing 767 is an American wide-body aircraft developed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

Studies for a higher-capacity 767 in 1986 led Boeing to develop the larger 777 twinjet, introduced in June 1995.

In January 1978, Boeing 767 announced a major extension of its Everett factory—which was then dedicated to manufacturing the 747—to accommodate its new wide-body family.

Design work occurred concurrently with the 757 twinjet, leading Boeing 767 to treat both as almost one program to reduce risk and cost.

The wings and cabin floor were produced in-house, while Aeritalia provided control surfaces, Boeing 767 Vertol made the leading edge for the wings, and Boeing 767 Wichita produced the forward fuselage.

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In 1986, Boeing proposed the 767-X, a revised model with extended wings and a wider cabin, but received little interest.

The Boeing 767 propelled the growth of point-to-point flights which bypassed major airline hubs in favor of direct routes.

In November 1995, after abandoning development of a smaller version of the 777, Boeing announced that it was revisiting studies for a larger 767.

The plan was suspended in March 2004 amid a conflict of interest scandal, resulting in multiple US government investigations and the departure of several Boeing 767 officials, including Philip Condit, the company's chief executive officer, and chief financial officer Michael Sears.

In 2005, Boeing opted to continue 767 production despite record Dreamliner sales, citing a need to provide customers waiting for the 787 with a more readily available option.

Boeing 767 is a low-wing cantilever monoplane with a conventional tail unit featuring a single fin and rudder.

All passenger Boeing 767 models have exit doors near the front and rear of the aircraft.

The Boeing 767 became the first aircraft to receive CAT IIIb certification from the FAA for landings with 980 feet minimum visibility in 1984.

Boeing 767 is equipped with three redundant hydraulic systems for operation of control surfaces, landing gear, and utility actuation systems.

Boeing 767 interior introduced larger overhead bins and more lavatories per passenger than previous aircraft.

Versions of the Boeing 767 serve in a number of military and government applications, with responsibilities ranging from airborne surveillance and refueling to cargo and VIP transport.

Boeing 767 has been involved in six hijackings, three resulting in loss of life, for a combined total of 282 occupant fatalities.