B767s at SYD

[Happy Dude]

Anyone know how frequently these birds use SYD?

QF or VA don't fly them anymore according to their fleet info on the web, but I can't find much info on other airlines. Seems as though they're being phased out for passengers, or already are, and may have become freight planes.

For context, I work in acoustics and these are one of the noisier birds according to AS2021.

 

[Himeno]

QF still operates a 767F.

Every airline I can think of at SYD that did operate 767s appear to have changed to A330s, 777s or 787s.

 

[Happy Dude]

Thanks Himeno. Googling around seems to reveal a real fondness for the B767 among the plane spotter/aficionado sets.

 

[kermatu]

Thanks Himeno. Googling around seems to reveal a real fondness for the B767 among the plane spotter/aficionado sets.

I flew on a JAL 767 earlier this year and loved the sounds and feeling on takeoff. Not been that long since they were dropped by QF, but still felt like a throwback to a different time.

 

[Shamrock55]

I flew on a JAL 767 earlier this year and loved the sounds and feeling on takeoff. Not been that long since they were dropped by QF, but still felt like a throwback to a different time.

I flew JAL's 767 HND-cough in "Business". Their domestic business is basically seat only, I think I got served a cup of soup as the meal

What also surprised me was that every single window shade was down from gate to gate, no requirement from the FA's to raise them for takeoff\landing. It was 35 degrees outside so maybe its their strategy to keep passengers from overheating.

I also flew an ANA 767 last year in Y, that really felt like it was ancient and ready for retirement. Terrible, terrible seat and roasting warm.

 

[cory]

Not sure if AirNZ or Air Nuigini still send some 767s down to Sydney?

 

[TomVexille]

Not sure if AirNZ or Air Nuigini still send some 767s down to Sydney?

NZ has retired their 767s

 

[kermatu]

I flew JAL's 767 HND-cough in "Business". Their domestic business is basically seat only, I think I got served a cup of soup as the meal

What also surprised me was that every single window shade was down from gate to gate, no requirement from the FA's to raise them for takeoff\landing. It was 35 degrees outside so maybe its their strategy to keep passengers from overheating.

I also flew an ANA 767 last year in Y, that really felt like it was ancient and ready for retirement. Terrible, terrible seat and roasting warm.

Fortunately I was in a refurbed JAL 767 from HND to SIN. Individual business seat/suite - OK but pretty private and comfortable. Midnight departure so was pleased to get a decent plate of canapes as well as three bags of nuts, crackers and some other snack plus no shortage of drinks. Then a fabulous Japanese breakfast about 75 minutes out: