AirplaneBoeingThe 767 is popular among Russian airlines due to its spacious cabin and fuselage length, which allows it to accommodate more passengers on charter routes. Production of the Boeing 767 has not stopped to this day due to the demand for these models. More than 1,061 units have already been produced. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the history of the creation of the aircraft, modifications, technical characteristics of the models and find out how long, safe and reliable it is to fly Boeing 767 aircraft...

Boeing767 (Boeing 767) history

- is a wide-body twin-engine passenger aircraft with a single fin and swept wing, developed by the American concern Boeing on August 14, 1981 at the plant in Everett, Washington State (USA). The Boeing 767 aircraft is designed for medium and long-haul routes. The first test flight took place on September 26, 1981. United Airlines became the first customer of the Boeing 767-200, ordering 30 units of this model at once.

The Boeing 767 cabin is wider than the 757 cabin, which makes it possible to arrange seats from 4 to 8 in a row. Airplane Boeing 767 provides the opportunity to use 3 types of class in the cabin: first (5 seats in a row), business (six seats in a row) and economy (7 seats in a row). The maximum passenger capacity is 375 people.

Production Boeing 767 continues to this day. In total, more than 1,061 units have been produced to date. Compared to previous models Boeing 767 considered more economical in fuel consumption. The average flight hours per day for manufactured models is 10 hours.

Boeing 767 is very popular among airlines around the world, including Russian airlines.

What is the price of the plane? Boeing767 (Boeing 767)?

Want to buy Boeing 767, then this information is for you:

• Boeing 767-200ERcost from 160.2 million US dollars
• Boeing 767-300ER, cost from 182.8 million US dollars
• Boeing 767-300Fcost from 185.4 million US dollars
• Boeing 767-400ERcost from 200.8 million US dollars

Russian airlines that operate Boeing767 (Boeing 767) as of 09/24/2014

№	Name of Russian airline	number of aircraft	type/model	aircraft service life
1	Ikar	5	Boeing 767-300ER	from 14.8 to 17.8
2	Russia	3	Boeing 767-300ER	from 12.6 to 16.1
3	S7 (Siberia)	2	Boeing 767-300ER	from 17.7 to 19.1
4	(Airlines)	17	Boeing 767-200ER (1units.),Boeing 767-300ER (16units)	from 14.8 to 23.8
5	Utair	7	Boeing 767-200ER (5units.),Boeing 767-300ER (2units)	from 13.3 to 17.6
6	VIM Airlines	1	Boeing 767-300ER

Boeing767 (Boeing 767) modifications (models)

Boeing 767 has the following 3 modifications along the fuselage length and differ in symbols for increased range:

• Boeing 767-200– is the first basic model, the plan for which began to be created in 1978. The maximum passenger capacity of the model was 255 seats and was divided into three and two classes of service. A total of 128 Boeing 767-200 units were produced. The main competitors of this model were the Airbus A300 and A310 aircraft. This model is currently not in production.

• Boeing 767-200ER – model with increased flight range. The model was the first in the Boeing 767 family that could operate transatlantic flights. The first aircraft was produced in 1984 and was delivered to El Al. On April 17, 1988, the Boeing 767-200ER set a new record for jet aircraft, flying 16,162 km on Air Mauritius. A total of 121 aircraft of this model were produced. The replacement for this model was the Boeing 787-800.

• Boeing 767-300 - the model has a fuselage longer than the previous model by 6.43 meters. Production Boeing 767-300 began in 1983 and the first customer was Japan Airlines, receiving the aircraft on September 25, 1986. A total of 104 units of this model were produced. The replacement for this model was the Boeing 787-800.

• Boeing 767-300ER- a model with an increased flight range, the production of which began in 1988 and the main customer was the American airline American Airlines. This model was equipped with improved engines, increased take-off weight and passenger capacity. Boeing 767-300ER the competitor is the Airbus A330-200. In total, more than 500 units of this model were produced. The Boeing 767-300ER is recognized as the most popular model in the Boeing 767 family.

• Boeing 767-300F- is a cargo model. A total of 88 units were produced.

• Boeing 767-400ER- the model has a fuselage that is 6.43 meters longer than the previous model, the wingspan has been increased to 4.36 meters, a new Signature Interior has been developed, powerful engines have been installed, new flight equipment has been introduced, and the chassis design has been modernized. The only customers were Delta Air Lines and Continental Airlines, whose fleet was replenished with 37 aircraft of this model. Currently, all aircraft of this model are in operation.

Boeing767 (Boeing 767) diagram and photo of the interior

Boeing767 (Boeing 767) technical specifications

№	Specifications	Boeing 767-200	Boeing 767-200ER	Boeing 767-300	Boeing 767-300ER	Boeing 767-300F	Boeing 767-400
	Fuselage length (meter)	48,51	48,51	54,94	54,94	54,94	61,4
	Cruising speed (mach number)
	engine's type	Pratt & Whitney PW4062	General Electric CF6-80A	General Electric CF6-80C2/Rolls-Royce RB211/ Pratt & Whitney PW4062	General Electric CF6-80A	General Electric CF6-80C2/Rolls-Royce RB211/ Pratt & Whitney PW4062	General Electric CF6-80A
	Cargo capacity (cubic meter)	81,4	81,4	106,8	106,8		129,6
	Maximum take-off weight (ton)	142,8	179,1	158,7	186,9	186,9	204,1
	Flight range when fully loaded (km)	9400	12200	9700	11305	6050	10450
	Wingspan (meter)	47,57	47,57	47,57	47,57	47,57	51,9
	Passenger capacity (person)	181-255	181-255	218-350	218-350		245-375

Accidents and disasters Boeing767 (Boeing 767)

Throughout history since the creation of the first Boeing 767 and to the present (09.24.2014) disasters and accidents have occurred

№	Scene of the incident	date	number of dead (number on board)	Board number	causes
1	2	3	4	5	6
	Mosul, Iraq	01.02.1991	0(0)	9K-AIB
	Mosul, Iraq	01.02.1991	0(0)	9K-AIC	plane hijacking. Destroyed during Special Operation Desert Storm
	Eastern part of Thailand	26.05.1991	223(223)	OE-LAV	Left engine malfunction. The plane fell from the echelon
	Guatemala	06.04.1993	0(236)	N767TA	During landing, he lost control and rolled off the runway.
	Comoros	23.11.1996	125(175)	ET-AIZ	When the plane was hijacked by terrorists, the plane made an emergency landing on the Comoros Islands due to a lack of fuel.
	Atlantic Ocean	31.10.1999	217(217)	SU-GAP	The pilot turned off the engines and sent the plane into a dive.
	Philadelphia, USA	22.09.2000	0(3)	N654US
	New York, USA	11.09.2001	92(92)	N334AA	terrorists hijacked a plane that was aimed at the north tower of the World Trade Center. Civilians died 1530
	New York, USA	11.09.2001	65(65)	N612UA	terrorist hijacking of a plane that was aimed at the south tower of the World Trade Center. 612 civilians were killed
	Busan, Korea	15.04.2002	129(166)	B-2552	crashed during landing. Reason: crew error
	Shimoji,Japan	26.06.2002	0(3)	JA8254	crashed during a training flight
	Los Angeles, USA	02.06.2006	0(0)	N330AA	The left engine burned out during maintenance.
	San Francisco, USA	28.06.2008	0(2)	N799AX	fire on board a plane at the airport. Reasons unknown
	Warsaw Poland	01.11.2011	0(231)	SP-LPC	The plane landed on its belly during an emergency landing. Cause: malfunction of the chassis exhaust system
	Madrid, Spain	16.04.2013	0(163)	XA-TOJ	During takeoff, my tail caught the runway. The reason is incorrect calculation of speed by the crew pilots
	Kochi Airport, Japan	20.09.2014	0(267)	All Nippon Airways, flight Tokyo - Kochi	emergency landing. During the flight, the plane lost part of the fuselage.

The product line of the largest manufacturer of civil and military aircraft, Boeing, includes the Boeing 767-300 model. This is a wide-body airliner designed for long-distance routes, more often than other aircraft found on transatlantic flights.

Story

In 1972, some time after the launch of the wide-body aircraft under the designation 747, the Boeing company launched the design process for the next model, codenamed 7X7. The initial plan to create a short-haul, high-capacity passenger aircraft with a short takeoff did not arouse interest among potential customers, and the developer switched to creating a transcontinental airliner. After working through several layout options, the designers chose a design reminiscent of the European Airbus A-300. During these years, aviation technology has reached an incredibly high level. Powerful and economical new generation aircraft engines and composite structural materials have appeared, and new trends in aerodynamics have taken hold. Fuel efficiency has increased. All this was used on Boeing aircraft models 757 and 767, which had standardized cockpits, called glass cockpits. Such technologies meant the presence of displays instead of instrument dial indicators, the reduction of the crew to two people, and the replacement of the navigator with an FMS flight control system. Computer modeling was widely used.

The production of the 767 aircraft was planned at the Everett plant. The main model at first was the Boeing 767-200, its production started on July 14, 1978.

After a series of test flights and tests of several samples with different engines, the company certified the airliner. Deliveries began in October 1982.

Specifications

The Boeing 767-300 and 767-300 ER modifications, which appeared in 1983, aroused great interest among airlines. Having made its very first flight on January 30, 1986 (development began in 1984), the Boeing 767 - 300 aircraft, the design of which resembles the famous Airbus A-320, entered commercial service on October 20, 1986. The first customer and owner was the famous airline Japan Airlines.

The Boeing 767-300, whose cabin layout allows it to take on board a large number of passengers and transport them from one continent to another, was produced in the amount of 104 units. According to statistics, this model crossed the Atlantic Ocean more often than all other aircraft combined.

"Boeing 767-300" became a modification of the earlier version - "Boeing 767 - 200", extended by 6.43 meters. In addition to the insertion of two additional sections, the company made other improvements: the structure of the fuselage and landing gear was strengthened. Gradually, this version was improved and received English Rolls-Royce RB 211 engines. The aircraft's scope of application is long routes in Europe and Asia, where its high reputation was greatly contributed to by 20-30% lower fuel costs compared to previous aircraft.

Having a wide cabin, the Boeing 767-300 is capable of carrying from 218 passengers (maximum up to 350 people) with a crew of 2 people. The aircraft was assigned ICAO code B763. With an aircraft length of 54.9 m and a wingspan of 47.6 m, the cabin width ranges from 4.72 to 5.03 m. Take-off weight is 159.2 tons; the weight of the empty liner is 90.1 tons, the cruising speed reaches 851 km/h. At this speed, the flight range is 7900 km (in the 767-300 ER version - 11065 km). The power plant is represented by 2 General Electric CF6-80C2-84F turbofan engines (their thrust is 2 x 26260 kg/s), there are options with Rolls-Royce RB 211 engines.

The wings received new tips in 2010, called winglets.

The required length of the runway under standard ISA conditions when the aircraft is at sea level is 2300 m.

Passenger cabin

The Boeing 767-300 aircraft, whose cabin layout is a combination of two longitudinal aisles and several rows of seats distributed in a 2+3+2 system (economy class), is designed for flights for many hours. Therefore, the cabin has several spacious compartments for hand luggage, an increased number of bathrooms, comfortable lighting, and excellent sound insulation. The seats of many airlines are equipped with multimedia systems.

Aircraft operation

The model had virtually no problems with commissioning. For example, during the entire first year of use of the airliner, 96.1% of aircraft took off and landed without delays due to technical reasons. The efficiency and comfort of the airliners perfectly met the requirements of the airlines. Following changes to air safety regulations (ETOPS), which allowed twin-engine aircraft to fly on routes where the distance from the nearest emergency landing airfield should not exceed 120 minutes of flight time (previously this value was 90 minutes), sales of the Boeing 767-300 increased. The machine was used especially intensively on transatlantic lines.

The described aircraft, like other modifications of this model, is popular among Russian airlines; the ability to transport a large number of passengers on charter flights is especially valued.

Conclusion

But the air travel crisis after 2001 led to a drop in demand for the Boeing 767-300 airliner. In 2003, the company began designing a successor, codenamed 7E7; the development was later given the name "Boeing 787 Dreamliner" (dream plane or dream plane). There have been a lot of orders, we are talking about a record number, but so far there are problems with the deployment of production and sales.

When traveling to distant countries, passengers often fly on a Boeing 767-300. We will describe the layout of the cabin and try to choose the best places to make the trip as enjoyable as possible. After all, the comfort and convenience during the journey will depend on which chair you take.

Today there is a huge selection of airliners used by various companies. Each model has its own layout options. Also note that sometimes different carriers divide the cabin differently, which will be reflected in the location of specific seats. In order not to make a bad choice when checking in for a flight, it is better to familiarize yourself with all the features of the airliner in advance.

general description

The Boeing 767-300 is a wide-body aircraft. This is a more advanced model of the previous version (767-200). In this modification, the developers managed to make the structure a little longer in size, which helps not only to install more seats in the cabin, but also to achieve better comfort for each passenger, even those sitting in economy class.

If we talk about technical characteristics, the Boeing 767-300 is distinguished by the following indicators:

1. The wingspan reaches 49 m.
2. Flight speed is about 800 km/h.
3. The length of the side is almost 55 m, which is half a meter more than the previous model.
4. The maximum flight range is 11 thousand meters.
5. Capacity – from 224 to 336 people, depending on the cabin layout.

The development of this modification of the airliner began back in 1981. The designers improved fuel supply compared to the previous version, increased ease of control, improved sound insulation, and installed the latest electronic flight control system at that time. Also, one of the innovations concerned the materials used for the body. In this case, we decided to add aluminum ore and polymer mixtures to the overall alloy.

For passengers, the main difference between the Boeing 767-300 and other similar aircraft is increased comfort, since the distance between the seats, even in economy class, has increased.

This type of airliner has been actively used since 1986 after a series of successful trials and tests. Japanese airlines JAL were the first to use it. Today, the Boeing 767-300 is in the fleet of many international and domestic companies.

Among them are Pegas Fly, Azur Air, Royal Flight, Nordwind Airlines, S7, Ural Airlines, Delta Air Lines", "Austrian Airlines", "American Airlines", "Air Canada", "Air New Zealand", "British Airways". And only Aeroflot and Rossiya took them out of service relatively recently.

Such aircraft are used for long-distance flights, for example, when traveling to Thailand, Vietnam, the Dominican Republic, India, Spain, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and the Seychelles. And since such flights take so long, you should carefully select your seat on board to ensure you have the opportunity to relax or even sleep during the flight.

Interior layout

It is worth noting that the Boeing 767-300 model has several modifications that differ in minor details. So, if the letters ER (Extended Range) were added to the name, this indicates an increased flight range and more seats in the cabin. It is believed that this is the most successful model, which can only be competed by the Airbus A330-200. The designation F indicates a cargo ship.

Among the passenger airliners of this model there may be the following modifications: VP-BDI, VP-BOY, VP-BOZ, VP-BMC, VQ-BTQ, VQ-BOG, VP-BLC, VP-BLG, VP-BRE. Therefore, in order to find out which seat is best to take before check-in, it is worth checking the cabin layout of a particular aircraft.

So, on board the VP-BDI there are 47 rows, divided into three equal sectors, but there is no business class. There are only five toilets in the cabin. The airliner layouts of the VP-BOY and VP-BOZ variations are designed for 42 rows, with separate seats for increased comfort. On board the VP-BMC, VP-BOG and VQ-BTQ aircraft there are much fewer seats - only 39 total rows. The economy sector is divided into two halls.

The standard layout of the Boeing 767-300 involves the following options:

• The seats are installed according to the 2X3X2 system, although in some variations there are also 2X4X2, and business class usually has a 2X2X2 layout, which increases the free space in the aisle.
• In most airlines, the cabin is divided into two classes - business and economy, where 12 seats are allocated for the first, and 278-288 for the budget section.
• Charter airlines prefer mono-cabins, where 336 seats are located at once.
• There are seven toilets on board - one at the beginning, two in the middle of the cabin and four at the end.
• The distance between the seats reaches 57 cm in a regular room and 105 cm in the comfort zone.

The best and worst places

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Almost all the seats in the Boeing 767-300 cabin are comfortable, since a fairly comfortable distance is initially provided between them. But it is worth remembering some features of each of them:

1. Side seats are preferable for couples traveling together, then you won’t have to fight for the porthole, disturb your neighbors when going to the toilet, and you can isolate yourself at least a little from others while having quiet conversations or leaning on each other in your sleep.
2. A seat near the windows is also chosen by those who want to enjoy the view from the window or want to sleep the entire trip.
3. Aisle seats are only useful if you need to get up frequently while traveling, for example, they are preferred by passengers with children who do not want to sit still, but then you will often be lifted up by neighbors who want to go to the toilet or by people passing by.
4. Middle seats are considered less comfortable due to the limited number of armrests and the need to disturb other passengers if you need to stand up.
5. Additional legroom can be found in the first row, as well as in rows 14 (C, D, F), 16 (A, B, G, H), 32 (C, D, E, F) and 33 (A, B, G, H), but passengers with children, animals or disabled people will not be seated here, since this is an emergency exit area.
6. But the places in the 11th and 27th are considered not very good due to the proximity of the bathrooms, people are constantly queuing here, and excessive noise is also a nuisance.
7. As with most other airliners, the tail of the plane is considered less comfortable to sit in, as the engines and turbulence are more noticeable here.
8. In the 24th, 25th and 38th rows, the seat backs do not fully recline, which will limit your ability to relax, and during a long trip this is one of the important factors.
9. The space for hand luggage has also been reduced here, and if you don’t have enough space for your bag, you will have to place it at your feet, which will further limit your freedom, which will affect your comfort during the flight.
10. Remember that lunch distribution starts from the front rows in each block, so if you want a wider selection of available dishes, it is better to sit at the front of the cabin.
11. All business class seats offer increased comfort, not only due to the increased space between the seats, but also thanks to the additional services offered on board (sleep masks, chargers for gadgets, entertainment, pillows, blankets).

Depending on the interior layout, the number of rows may vary slightly. Therefore, pay attention to the diagram and do not choose the seats installed at the end of each compartment, since the backrests there do not recline completely. Also, bathrooms are most often installed between the main partitions, the proximity to which will prevent you from sleeping or working on the road.

To maximize your chances of getting a comfortable seat in the cabin, it's worth checking in for your flight as early as possible. After all, it is at this moment that you have a chance to choose a place for yourself during the journey. Fortunately, today such a procedure is most often carried out via the Internet. Therefore, you can calmly consider all the available places and choose the most suitable one for yourself.

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Since each aircraft has several modifications, as well as specific models and layouts differ depending on a particular carrier, it is better to prepare in advance and study in detail the features of the seat arrangement in a particular aircraft.

You can do this on the official website of the airline from which you purchased a ticket for a specific flight. Using the itinerary receipt, find out which board the flight will be on and you can familiarize yourself with the cabin layout.

Since there are no standard and identical recommendations regarding convenience, you should focus only on your preferences and wishes. So, if you need free legroom, then these are the rows at the emergency exits and in the first places of each sector. If you want to feel less shaking, you should pay attention to the front and middle parts of the cabin.

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Remember that on long flights you will need to sleep or at least rest. To do this, you need to make sure that the back of the chair reclines completely. And at the end of each sector it will be difficult to do this, since in front of the partition and in front of the emergency exit, restrictions are set on this function.

The best seats are always considered to be those located in the increased comfort zone, that is, in business class. Therefore, if you want to enjoy the journey, then give preference to any seat in this part of the cabin. And although the ticket will be more expensive, you will be guaranteed improved conditions along the way.

Formed in 2014 on the basis of the Katekavia airline. International flights have been carried out since February 2016.

Azur Air aircraft fleet

Today the carrier's fleet includes 21 aircraft, including:

• Boeing 737-800 – 5 sides;
• Boeing 767-300 – 8 sides;
• Boeing 757-200 – 8 sides.

On average, the airline's aircraft are about 20 years old. The oldest is a Boeing 767-300 (aircraft number VP-BUV), it is already more than 26 years old, and the newest is an aircraft manufactured by Boeing 757 200 (aircraft number VQ-BEY), it is 15 years old.

Boeing 737-800 aircraft

History of creation

Since the 1960s The flagship of the American aircraft industry, Boeing began to develop and introduce into production small aircraft with a narrow fuselage for short-haul air travel. The most successful model was the Boeing 737, the production of which started in 1967 and has not stopped to this day. A total of 9 modifications of this model were developed. Today, Boeing's only competitor for aircraft of this class is the Airbus A320. Initially, the 737 model project used technological solutions that were used in the design of previous models - 707 and 727, but after a series of unsuccessful tests, the design of the aircraft was created anew. Over the entire history of the Boeing 737, over 7 thousand aircraft have been produced and sold.

Since the release of the first modification in 1967, a total of 9 variants have been created, the history of their creation can be divided into 3 periods:

1. Original series: modifications 100 and 200;
2. Classic series: modifications 300, 400, 500;
3. Next-Generation series: modifications 500, 600, 700, 800, 900.

The creation of modifications of the Next-Generation generation started in the mid-1990s, during the work the 737 model was improved as much as possible, this especially affected the Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737-900 models. The main innovation was the installation of a Head-Up Display (HUD), used primarily on military aircraft. It is a transparent screen installed on the windshield, on which a projection of all the main parameters of the on-board computer is displayed:

• height;
• speed;
• coordinates of the aircraft's current location, etc.

At the time of takeoff or landing, a runway diagram is displayed on the screen; this option allows the aircraft to take off and land even with zero visibility in bad weather conditions.

Model 737-800 Description

This modification is designed to replace the outdated 737-400 from the previous generation. Work on the creation of the airliner began in 1994, tests were carried out in 1997, and in 1998 the first aircraft were delivered to the customer. The airliner's ICAO code is B738.

When developing the model, the following changes were made:

• the fuselage was extended by 3 m;
• the aircraft was equipped with CFM International CFM56-7B24s engines;
• EFIS digital electronic equipment from Honeywell;
• Head-Up Display (HUD) system.

Main technical parameters

The main modification parameters include:

• length – 39.47 m;
• height – 12.55 m;
• wingspan - 34.32 m;
• cruising speed – 823 km/h;
• maximum speed – 920 km/h;
• maximum flight altitude – 12500 m;
• flight range – 5370 km.

Passenger cabin

When developing the interior layout, 2 options were proposed:

• cabin divided into 1st and 2nd classes with a capacity of 162 seats (12 of them are allocated for business class);
• economy class cabin with a capacity of 189 seats.

The Azur Air airline has in its fleet aircraft with an economy class cabin layout. The interior layout is shown in the picture.

In the passenger cabin of the Boeing 737-800 economy class, the seats are arranged in two blocks of three seats in each row. There are a total of 32 rows of seats in the cabin, the distance between rows is approximately 0.8 m. The most comfortable are considered to be seats with increased legroom, so called placesAzur Space:

• 1st row: seats A, B, C;
• 2nd row: seats D, E, F;
• 15th row: all seats;
• Row 16: all seats.

Important! Seats in rows No. 15 and 14 cannot be considered comfortable, because... the backs of their chairs do not recline by 45 degrees, as usual, but at a smaller angle or do not recline at all, because There are emergency exits on the sides of the cabin; according to safety rules, they must always be free.

Passenger seats A, B, and C in the first row are located next to the toilet area in the bow of the cabin, which can also cause discomfort.

The worst seats on the plane are considered to be all the seats in the 32nd row, the very last, they are located directly next to the toilet rooms in the rear of the cabin. Their seats may also have a slight recline angle.

The most comfortable seats are in row No. 16, with the exception of seats A and F, which are slightly turned to the sides, which can be considered a certain inconvenience.

For passengers with children, the best option would be to sit in seats A, B and C in the 1st row and D, E, F in the 2nd row, because there is free space to place a child seat or stroller.

Description of the Boeing 767-300 model

The Boeing 767 model with modifications 200, 300 and 400 is considered the most commercially successful project of medium- and long-range wide-body airliners of the Boeing family. Development of the Boeing 767-300 modification started in the late 1970s, and its creation was announced in 1982. The first aircraft were produced already in 1986, and their production continues to the present day. Airlines around the world prefer to use the Boeing 767-300 for long-distance flights. ICAO model code is B763.

Initially, the aircraft were equipped with Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7R4 and General Electric CF6-80As engines, but then they were replaced by RB-211-524Gs engines from RollsRoyce.

Specifications

The main technical characteristics are:

• length – 54.94 m;
• height – 15.85 m;
• wingspan - 47.57 m;
• cruising speed – 870 km/h;
• maximum flight altitude – 13200 m;
• flight range – 11070 km.

Passenger compartment layout

There are the following cabin layout options for the Boeing 767-300:

• cabin divided into 1st and 2nd classes with a capacity of 181 seats (30 of them are allocated for business class);
• economy class cabin with a capacity of 336 seats.

The Azur Air airline has 336 aircraft in its fleet with an economy class cabin layout. The diagram of the aircraft is shown in the picture.

There are 3 blocks of seats on the starboard and left sides (2 seats per row). The central part is also divided into 3 blocks of seats with 4 seats in a row. Azur Space seats are considered the most comfortable, where the space between the rows is increased. These are the places:

• 1st row: seats A – H;
• 14th row: seats C, D, E;
• 16th row: places A, B and G, H;
• 32 row: seats C, D, E and F;
• 33rd row: places A, B and G, H.

Places located in close proximity to toilets are not considered convenient:

• 14th row: seats C and E;
• 15th row: seats C, D, E;
• 16th row: places A – H;
• 44th and 45th rows: places A, B, C and F, G, H;
• Row 46: seats C, D, E.

Important! Seats in some rows cannot be considered comfortable, because... the backs of their chairs do not recline by 45 degrees, as usual, but at a smaller angle or do not recline at all, because There are emergency exits on the sides of the cabin, which must always be free.

In this case these are the places:

• 11th row: places A, B and G, H;
• 12th row: seats C, D, E and F;
• Row 30: seats C, D, E and F;
• 31st row: seats A, B and G, H.

For passengers with children, it is best to take Azur Space seats, which are not located near emergency exits, as there is space for a baby stroller.

Description of the Boeing 757-200 model

The Boeing 757 family line was developed in the 1970s. as an economical analogue of the Boeing 727. They differ from the Boeing 767 models (developed at the same time) only in their flight range and fuselage width. Modifications of the 757 Boeing consist of:

• Boeing 757-200;
• Boeing 757-300.

Airliners are equipped with engines from RollsRoyce or Pratt and Whitney. Aircraft of this modification were produced from 1982 to 2004. The Boeing 757-200 has an ICAO code of B752.

Specifications

Technical characteristics of the Boeing 757 200:

• length – 47.32 m;
• height – 13.56 m;
• wingspan – 38.05 m;
• cruising speed – 850 km/h;
• maximum speed – 914 km/h;
• maximum flight altitude – 12800 m;
• flight range – 7275 km.

Passenger compartment layout

The interior layout is possible in 2 options:

• 1, 2 class of service – capacity up to 200 people;
• Economy class – capacity up to 238 people.

Azur Air operates modified economy class aircraft for 238 passengers. The layout of the Boeing 757 200 aircraft and the location of seats in the cabin is shown in the picture below.

Passenger seats are located on the right and left sides, 3 seats in a row. The entire cabin is divided into 3 blocks of seats on each side. Azur Space places are considered the most convenient:

• 1st row: seats A – F;
• 11th row: seats B – E;
• 12th row: places A and F;
• Row 31: seats A – F.

The most unfortunate seats can be considered in the 10th row, because... they are located at emergency exit level and their backrests do not recline at a 45-degree angle or at all. Also inconvenient are the places located at the rear of the cabin in close proximity to the toilet rooms, these are:

• 1st row: seats C and D;
• 31st row: B, C, D, E.

For parents with children, places with increased space to accommodate a stroller are most suitable:

• 1st row: seats D, E, F;
• Row 40: seats A – F.

Important! Azur Air has a compact seat arrangement on its planes that meets the minimum standard requirements. This was done in order to maximize the capacity of airliners and reduce air ticket prices, because... the company services charter flights.

On board service

Azur Air is a low-cost airline, so the range of services on board is minimal. During the flight, passengers are provided with:

• hot meals;
• beverages;
• blankets (on request).

Passengers who have used the airline's services especially note the friendliness and high level of service of the staff on board, which partly compensates for possible inconveniences during the flight.

Video

There is only one Boeing 767-300 in the UTair aircraft fleet. This is the aircraft number: VQ-BSY. The airliner made its first flight in May 1997. Before its acquisition by UTair, it was operated by Azur Air, Air Astana and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Azur Air currently has 5 Boeing 767-300 aircraft with an identical cabin layout.

The layout of the cabin is single-class (only economy), the seats in the rows are arranged in the following arrangement: 2 - 4 - 2 (two seats on the edges and four in the middle). A little cramped, but the maximum capacity of the aircraft is 336 passengers. This is 60 passengers more than Transaero Airlines will intervene.

The liner diagram is posted on the official website and is located at: link.

Let's try to figure out the best and worst places on the UTair Boeing 767-300.

Row 1. First row of the cabin. The seats in the bow of the plane are traditionally considered one of the most comfortable, especially when it comes to the first rows. In this case, we get additional legroom, since there is no row in front. And since the distance between the rows in economy class is small, every extra centimeter can affect the comfort of the flight.
But there is one significant drawback - there is a toilet and kitchen nearby. This means that throughout the flight there will be increased traffic, constant movement of flight attendants with food and water. There may be unpleasant odors.
Row 2, seats B, C, F, G They are the furthest to the aisle, so here you can regularly be hit by elbows and food carts (the toilet and kitchen are only a few meters away). This, by the way, applies to the same seats in the first row.
Row 11. The seats rest against the partition, so they are limited in reclining. You will have to endure one seat position for the entire flight. Not very comfortable places. In addition, there are toilets nearby, which guarantees unnecessary fuss.
Row 12. Although the backs of the chairs here recline freely, they are very close to the toilet.
Row 14. Due to the absence of the 13th row, additional legroom appears here. We can say that there is a lot of it. But we cannot consider these places comfortable, since the row is located near the toilet, or, to be more precise, right in front of the entrance to the toilet. If you are ready to endure slamming doors and smells throughout the flight, you can stay here too.
Row 15. It has the disadvantages of row 14, but does not have its advantages. That is, there is no such important additional legroom. Therefore, these places can be considered one of the most uncomfortable.
Row 16 and 17. They also cannot be considered comfortable, since they are located next to the toilets, which means that it will be noisier here than in other parts of the cabin.
Row 31. The seat backs are limited in reclining due to the presence of an emergency exit behind the row. You will have to fly the entire flight in one seat position. There may also be problems with visibility through the windows.
Row 32, 33. The most comfortable seats on this ship. The rows are located near the emergency exit, so there is additional legroom. In addition, no one will bother you with the seat reclined (in row 31, the backrests do not recline, since for safety reasons it is forbidden to block the emergency exit).
However, there are also disadvantages. Firstly, such places are booked primarily because of their convenience. Secondly, for safety reasons, aisles cannot be blocked with hand luggage. This means you have to put everything on the top shelves. Thirdly, seats A and H may not have armrests on the side of the plane. Finally, fourthly, due to the same safety precautions, pregnant women, passengers with small children and animals, as well as elderly and disabled people are prohibited from boarding here.
Row 44. seats B, C, F, G have the disadvantages of row No. 2, that is, they are on the way to the toilets.
Row 45. Seats A, B, G, H– the seat backs are limited in reclining due to the partition from the toilet. In addition, it is very noisy here and the sounds of the drain tank can be heard throughout the flight. Perhaps these are some of the most uncomfortable places in this cabin layout.
Row 46. Located opposite the entrances to the toilets. This is actually an analogue of the 15th row, with all its disadvantages. Seats in this row are not recommended for booking.