A Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 en route from New York to Los Angeles diverted to Salt Lake City after a crew-initiated engine shutdown due to failure. The incident resulted in a day-and-a-half grounding, but the aircraft has since resumed normal operations, demonstrating the reliability and flexibility of Delta’s fleet of aging Boeing 767-300ERs.
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United Airlines plans to phase out its Boeing 767 fleet by 2030, as revealed by CEO Scott Kirby. The airline is reassessing its Airbus A350 order, previously deferred, to bolster its international routes. With an increasing focus on the Boeing 787, United evaluates the A350’s potential to complement its future fleet structure.
Delta Air Lines continues to operate its Boeing 767 fleet significantly from New York-JFK, focusing on both transcontinental and transatlantic routes. In 2025, top routes include JFK to Los Angeles, Paris, and London, as well as some Latin American destinations. This usage underscores the 767’s enduring relevance in long-haul and high-capacity travel despite newer aircraft on the market.
The Boeing 767 aircraft have experienced a 55% increase in domestic flights within the US this September compared to the previous year, while their international usage declines. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines continue to utilize the 767 for key domestic routes, especially the 767-400ER. Despite the fleet’s age, these aircraft remain vital to transcontinental services.
Delta Air Lines flight DL636, en route from New York JFK to Honolulu, had to divert to Los Angeles International Airport. The flight, operated by a Boeing 767-300ER, will resume its journey to Hawaii with a scheduled departure from LAX’s gate 25A.