767-400ER
Delta was launch customer for this final extended-range version of the 767 in 1997, continuing plans to retire its international L-1011s. The -400ER model stretched 21.1 feet to 201.4 feet with a wingspan increase of 14.3 feet to meet the need for a Boeing airliner sized between the -300 model and 777-200. The -400ER also featured improved electrical and air-conditioning systems, increased takeoff weight, "raked" wingtips to increase fuel efficiency, and a new 777-style interior.
Delta took delivery of its first 767-400ER on August 11, 2000, and began replacing L-1011s on high-volume domestic flights:
- First Delta 767-432ER service: Oct. 1, 2000, between Atlanta and the Florida cities of Orlando, Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Tampa.
- By the end of 2000, to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Maui and Salt Lake City.
- By April 2001, to New York-LaGuardia and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Delta received its 100th 767 jet from Boeing on October 23, 2000. It was the sixth 767-400ER delivered to Delta in 2000.
On March 27, 2007, Delta announced plans to convert its entire 767-400ER fleet to an international configuration, featuring a BusinessElite cabin. Lie-flat seats were installed in the -400ER BusinessElite cabins in Spring 2009.
At the end of 2009, Delta 767-432ERs international destination included Buenos Aires, Argentina; Caracas, Venezuela; Lima, Peru; London and Manchester, England; Madrid, Spain; Munich, Germany; Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, Brazil; Milan and Rome, Italy; and Tel Aviv, Israel. The 767-432ER also continued to fly high-volume domestic flights.
Special Liveries
Delta has placed commemorative markings on a number of 767s in its fleet:
- The Spirit of Delta: 767-200, Ship 102 (N102DA) in service from 1982-2006; now on display at Delta Flight Museum.
- Habitat for Humanity: 767-300ER, Ship 1701 (N171DZ) painted in December 2006 to raise awareness of Habitat for Humanity International's global work and highlight efforts of employee participation in Delta's Force For Global Good community support.
- SkyTeam 767s: 767-400ER, Ship 1820 (N844MH) and 767-300ER, Ship 1705 (N175DZ). Painted in SkyTeam's Unified Livery of metallic gray and the navy blue Skyteam logo. Delta was first SkyTeam member to showcase an airplane with new SkyTeam livery in March 2009. Learn more.
- American Cancer Society Relay for Life: 767-400ER, Ship 1817 (N841MH) Brand applied in April 2010 to support American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, a mainly volunteer-driven cancer fundraising event for cancer research and awareness. In 2013, featured American Cancer Society's 100th Anniversary logo with phrase "The Official Sponsor of Birthdays" near nose of the aircraft, adjacent to boarding door.
- Pink Plane: 767-400ER, Ship 1821 (N845MH) painted pink in May 2010 to help raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research in conjunction with Breast Cancer Research Foundation. BCRF's trademarked pink ribbon logo is on the tail and adjacent to boarding door. In 2012, added Evelyn Lauder's signature in memory of her dedication to help find a cure for breast cancer.
- United Way: 767-300, Ship 139 (N139DL) since 2011 carries United Way logo in support of United Way's "Live United" efforts to improve education, health and income.
- Andrew Young: 767-300ER, Ship 1606 (N16065) was dedicated on May 17, 2012, to Andrew Young, civil rights legend and former Ambassador to the United Nations, to honor his lifetime achievements and kick off his 80th birthday celebration.
Retirements
Delta retired its 767-200 fleet in 2006.
The last of Delta's domestic Boeing 767-300 fleet retired on June 3, 2019. Boeing 767-332, N1402A, Ship 1402, flew from Salt Lake City to Atlanta as flight DL1802. Delta now operated 56 Boeing 767-300ER and 21 767-400ER aircraft.