East African Airlines Boeing 767-300

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Boeing 767-300 | 5Y-PBY
Pratt & Whitney PW4056
Delivered to Union Airlines, 1998
Retired from Union Airlines, 2016
Stored at SFO, 2016
Purchased by East African Airlines, 2017
Status: Active

EAA got their first Boeing 767-300s in 1986, much like other airlines around the globe. This jet was primarily used on intra-African services. In fact, many EAA 767-300s never even got to see ocean in their careers. And now, as the years push on, the older original 767-300s have been retired. EAA is actually picking up retired 767-300s as they are reluctant to give up such a reliable aircraft. Sadly, it is rumored that in 2022, the last 767-300 will be replaced by the A330-800neo. There are about 6 767-300s still remaining in the fleet, 4 of which are currently in storage due to the latest worldwide pandemic.

This jet, 5Y-PBY, lived through two owners during its career. In 1998, it was delivered as basically a late-model build to Union Airlines for domestic US services. In 2016, it was retired and stored at SFO for debranding and cabin stripping. In 2017, EAA picked up the jet. It still flies to this day.