Boeing 767-200ER

The Boeing 767‑200ER, introduced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes in 1982, was the first long‑range variant of the 767 family and quickly became a workhorse for transcontinental and intercontinental routes. Developed in response to airline demand for a twin‑engine jet capable of crossing the Atlantic without payload restrictions, the 200ER combined a stretched 180‑foot wing, a 1‑hour‑and‑45‑minute range increase, and a maximum take‑off weight of 185,000 pounds. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney JT9D‑7R4G or General Electric CF6‑80A2 turbofans, the aircraft offered fuel efficiency superior to earlier four‑engine designs while retaining the payload capacity to carry up to 210 passengers in a two‑class layout. Its advanced avionics suite, including a digital flight‑control system and a dual‑channel autopilot, set new standards for safety and operational flexibility. Over its production run, more than 200 units were delivered to carriers such as United, Delta, and British Airways, shaping the shift toward twin‑engine long‑haul operations. The 767‑200ER’s reliability and cost‑effectiveness paved the way for modern wide‑body twins like the 777 and 787, cementing its legacy as a pivotal bridge between early wide‑bodies and today’s efficient jetliners.