Boeing 767 production may end after 2027

Boeing has 104 Boeing 767 aircraft on order and may receive an additional 29 orders for military tanker variants before ending production. The Boeing 767 is one of four families of commercial aircraft Boeing currently produces. The others are the 737, 787, and 777. The 767 is set to be phased out soon, as it has largely been replaced by the newer 787 Dreamliner. The Dreamliner entered service in 2011 and offers better fuel efficiency and range than the older 767. It was designed to replace various 767 variants, with the 787-8 replacing the 767-200ER and the 787-9 taking over for the 767-300ER, among others. Boeing 767 passenger jets are retiring as airlines switch to newer models. United Airlines plans to retire its 767 fleet by 2030. However, production of the 767 freighter variant continues, driven by demand from cargo carriers like FedEx and UPS. Boeing is facing new environmental regulations set for 2028. These rules will limit production of the 767 and other aircraft that do not meet stricter emissions and noise standards. Boeing has plans to introduce a 787 freighter variant, expected between 2028 and 2033, to replace the 767 freighters. The 767 remains popular in the freighter market. Boeing has delivered many freighters despite the decline in passenger orders. However, expectations for new orders have slowed down significantly. Among the current orders, there are 33 commercial freighter variants, including orders from FedEx and UPS. The military version, the KC-46A Pegasus, has a total of 71 orders, with additional orders anticipated. Boeing plans to end 767 freighter production in 2027, marking the end of an era for this aircraft. After fulfilling existing military orders, the production line for the 767 may close for good, likely within the next few years.