Boeing 767-300ER

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Delta Air Lines Boeing 767-300ER on short final approach, a staple of the airline's transatlantic and long-haul network.

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Aircraft

767-300ER B763

Delta Air Lines (current livery)

Airline

Delta Air Lines

DAL / DL

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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Location

The mound

Edinburgh Airport · EDI/EGPH · Runway 06L

55.9426, -3.3848

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Edinburgh Airport EDI

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Aviation History

The Boeing 767-300ER is a popular long-haul twinjet introduced in the 1980s and remains a major workhorse for Delta’s transatlantic and long-haul operations.

Fleet Rarity

Delta is one of the largest operators of the 767-300ER, with dozens still in service, but the type is becoming less common as airlines modernize fleets.

Record Flights

767-300ERs have operated multiple long-range routes, including New York to Accra and Atlanta to Johannesburg (with tech stop).

Safety & Events

Generally good safety record. Some aircraft have been involved in emergency landings, diversions, and bird strikes, but the type itself is considered very reliable.

Future Outlook

Many Delta 767-300ERs are expected to be retired in the coming years due to age and fleet renewal plans.

Specifications

General Electric CF6 or Pratt & Whitney PW4000 (uncertain from image)

Engine

47.57 m

Wingspan

54.94 m

Length

11,065 km

Range

850 km/h

Speed

218–269 passengers (typical 2-class layout)

Capacity

186,880 kg

MTOW

15.85 m

Height

233–282 kN (52,500–63,500 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3/4 (varies by engine variant)

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