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The Boeing 767‑300 is a versatile wide‑body jet that serves many airlines around the world and occasionally appears in news stories about operations and incidents.

Airline Fleets and Operations

United Airlines operates a fleet of 35 Boeing 767‑300ER aircraft, primarily on transatlantic and South American routes. By June 2019, United’s active fleet had grown to 36 Boeing 767‑300ERs, supporting connections from its major hubs to Europe and South America. United’s fleet also includes the larger Boeing 767‑400ER as well as Boeing 777 and 787 families, providing a broad long‑haul capability. Georgian Airways, the flag carrier of Georgia, includes a single Boeing 767‑300 in its five‑aircraft fleet alongside Boeing 737‑700, 737‑800, a Bombardier CRJ200 and a Challenger 850. Delta Air Lines launched a new Minneapolis‑to‑Dublin service on May 9 2023 using a Boeing 767‑300, offering Delta One, Premium Select, Comfort+ and Main Cabin cabins. Sam Chui +6

Seat Comfort on the 767‑300/ER

Japan Airlines provides the most generous economy legroom on the 767‑300/ER at 34 inches, with seat widths ranging from 17.3 to 20 inches. Other carriers such as Boliviana de Aviación, LATAM, and MIAT Mongolian Airlines offer 32 inches of legroom and 18 inch seat widths on their 767‑300 or 767‑300ER aircraft. Sam Chui

Notable Incidents

In July 2019, an Atlas Air Boeing 767‑300 cargo jet carrying Amazon Prime Day packages landed in Baltimore with its left landing‑gear brakes still engaged, prompting a fire‑department response and the replacement of brakes and tires. In July 2025, a Boeing 767‑300 scheduled to depart Stockholm Arlanda was halted when police boarded the aircraft and arrested the pilot on suspicion of drunkenness. View from the Wing +1

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Emergency Vehicles Surround Your Amazon Prime Day Packages
An Amazon Prime Air cargo jet landed in Baltimore last night filled with Prime Day packages and began smoking. The Atlas Air Boeing 767-300, flight 5Y3521, had come in from Riverside, California. The plane’s left landing gear brakes remained engaged after touch down. The fire department responded and boarded the aircraft. There turned out not to be an actual fire, though both the brakes and tires had to be replaced.
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Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER climbing out of Chicago O’Hare
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week climbing out of Chicago O’Hare International is a United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER with winglets as it heads off from its Chicago base to Europe. United Airlines operate a fleet of 35 Boeing 767-300ER aircraft, operating across the United network on both US Domestic and international services This Boeing 767-300ER – N660UA – is a 25-year-old aircraft with twin Pratt and Whitney PW4060 engines, which is part of the pre-merger United Airlines fleet. More airplane art next week! *Photographers Notes: Canon
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Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER at Heathrow
It’s Sunday, and it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, taxing into Heathrow Airport after a long transatlantic flight is a United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER with winglets. United Airlines operate a fleet of 35 Boeing 767-300ERs, used primarily on their long haul routes, crossing the Atlantic as well as operating to South Americas. This frame – N672UA – first flew for United Airlines toward the end of 1999, and has remained in the service of United ever since. It is powered by two Pratt and Whitney PW4060 engines. More airplane art week!
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Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER departing Chicago O’Hare
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have an United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER departing Chicago O’Hare International as it heads off on a transatlantic adventure on a clear spring day. United Airlines have 36 active Boeing 767-300ER aircraft in its fleet, used for connecting the airlines hubs to Europe and South America. The 767-300ER’s are supported by numerous other aircraft in the United long haul fleet, including the longer Boeing 767-400ER, the thin and long Boeing 757-200 and -300 Boeing 777-200ER, Boeing 777-300ER and the complete Boeing 787 family
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Delta Air Lines Pilot Arrested at Stockholm Arlanda Airport After Suspicion of Drunkenness
Delta Air Lines flight 205 between Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) and New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) has been cancelled today after police tested one of the pilots and she reportedly turned up intoxicated. One of my closest friends, David H., was supposed to take the flight but reported back to me on the situation. The Boeing 767-300 was about to take off when police boarded the aircraft. A routine assessment was done on the spot and the pilot allegedly tested positive for alcohol consumption. Police spokesperson, Nadya Norton, told Swedish daily newspaper, Aftonbladet, that the pilot
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Delta Air Lines is Launching Service Between Minneapolis and Dublin
There has been a lot of news around Dublin International Airport (DUB) today. Earlier, I wrote about Aer Lingus’ new flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). It seems that Delta was not taking too kindly to another carrier launching flights at one of its hubs and has announced its own new service. Delta Air Lines is the largest operating carrier at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) with 330 daily flights to 120 destinations. Starting on May 9th, Delta will fly 5x weekly between Dublin International Airport (DUB) and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) on a Boeing 767-300, which
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Which Airlines Offer the Best Economy Seats in Widebody Aircraft?
In this article, we unveil the airlines that offer the best legroom in Economy class by aircraft types. Let’s dive into the data and discover the airlines that offer the best legroom in widebody aircraft. The Airbus A380, known for its spacious interiors, showcases a range of legroom options. Emirates and ANA stand tall, offering 32-34 inches of legroom, providing a spacious haven above the clouds. Noteworthy is Asiana Airlines with an impressive 18.9 inches of width, ensuring a comfortable journey on the world’s largest passenger aircraft. Airbus A380 Economy Class Seats | || Airlines | Legroom
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Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER departing Zurich Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER in post-merger paintwork, as it prepares to depart Zurich Airport from the E Dock bound for Newark International Airport. United Airlines operates a fleet of 36 active Boeing 767-300ER aircraft in its widebody fleet. The airline also operates Boeing 767-400ER, Boeing 777-200, Boeing 777-200ER, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 787-8, Boeing 787-9 and Boeing 787-10 in its widebody operation, supporting bringing passengers across the world to the airline’s global gateways – as well as operating some flights

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