Boeing 767-200

The Boeing 767‑200 is a twin‑engine, narrow‑body wide‑body jet that entered service in 1982 as the first variant of Boeing’s 767 family. Developed to fill a market gap between the 747 and the smaller 727, the 767‑200 combined a two‑aisle cabin with the efficiency of twin engines, allowing airlines to operate medium‑range transcontinental and transatlantic routes at lower cost. Its first flight took place on September 26, 1981, and the aircraft was certified later that year, with United Airlines and Delta Air Lines becoming the launch customers in early 1982. Key features include a swept‑wing design, advanced wing‑tip devices, and the ability to meet early ETOPS (Extended‑range Twin‑Engine Operational Performance Standards) requirements, which opened oceanic routes previously reserved for three‑ or four‑engine jets. The model typically seats 181‑224 passengers in a two‑class layout and offers a range of roughly 5,800 nautical miles. Over 1,000 units were built, spawning the larger 767‑300 and freight variants that remain in service today. The 767‑200’s blend of capacity, range, and fuel efficiency helped reshape airline networks in the 1980s and laid the groundwork for later twin‑engine wide‑bodies such as the 777 and 787.

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