Middle-of-Market Aircraft (767-300ER)

Jet-Pack (IPACS)

Hello,

We have quite the selection of aircraft in Aerofly FS. However, we must note that there are not many aircraft for mid-haul flights. The B777 is suited to Transpacific flights and the B787 is quite high-capacity with an average seating load of 290-330. The A320s and B737s don't have more range than 6 hours' flight time. Shorter and less popular transatlantic and transpacific flights are not viable on large widebodies. Therefore, flights from around 3000-5000nmi that aren't too popular would work on:

A330-300: We don't have too many Airbuses

B767-300 or -400ER: Mid-capacity but cruises at only mach 0.80

B757-200WL: Decent performance but not too dissimilar to the new 737s

What do you think of a solution? (i.e. which middle-of-market aircraft is best?)

Please feel free to let me know in the comments! I'd love to hear

Quote from sherdil

I also noticed this we dont have mid range aircraft I guess A330 would be the best option cuz both 757 and 767 are older aircrafts as compared to A330. I use A320 with Extra 2 tanks of fuel to stimulate longer range same as for 737-9 and MAX

I notice you fly long haul quite frequently! So do I. It would benefit the both of us greatly to have an A333. Also, I'd like to see variants of planes such as the B777-200LR and B787-9.

Quote from sherdil

yes these would be easy to model with bit of work on fuselage and physics

Also, Jet-Pack (IPACS) said the primary reason for the lengthened variants is to create the option to downsize them. I'm a little disappointed that there is no announcement of such a thing happening. I'd love to fly VH-ZNH but can't do so.

Again, we don't have an optimal aircraft for the shorter/less dense transatlantic and transpacific routes.

Quote from sherdil

a321 LR could be an option

Perhaps... but it's a bit slow at mach 0.78. The A330 cruises at mach 0.82 which is far better for flight time.

Quote from SkyX

But the 767 proposition could be nice tho

I've flown in B763s a couple times (MMUN/PHNL/EHAM from KMSP) and hated them, but now I'm beginning to think...

They are sooooo versatile for many different types of operations and have a high thrust rating, high service ceiling (FL430) and are more analogue than other competing aircraft, so they would make the sim more operationally diverse. The 767-300ER (WL) with the overwing exits would be my preferential variant, what about you?

Quote from Kingair_Mechanic

I would love a 767-200/757-200 or even a MD aircraft like the MD/DC-10!!

I'd go -300 since the B767-200 is a bit obsolete.

After further research, I am certain that this would be a fantastic addition due to factors such as range and performance. (and its fantastic winglets!)

Quote from SkyX

There's already a usermade A330 addon building but it's sad that we can't have it in mobile... I like so much this plane and I really want to see it in Aerofly, even more because we miss Airbuses... But the 767 proposition could be nice tho

The 763 is beautiful and nostalgic, with plenty of operational variety from many airlines and conditions.

It's a shame the usermade A330 is dead, so we shall now broaden our focus— see these:

Door config may be an issue though.

United Evo Blue (I usually don't request registrations, but N676UA is a cool reversal of 767)

Delta (N198DN is favourable, but I won't request)

AA 2013:

Air Canada Rouge:

Oh, and…

Lufthansa (lsd Condor)

Whoops, forgot a good one:

myAustrian 767:

Condor (post-Thomas Cook):

Condor Heritage:

Tui UK:

Air Canada:

LATAM:

AA Legacy:

JAL:

Icelandair Legacy:

Qantas (New Roo 2000s livery instead):

KLM 1990s: