Which airline operated the first commercial flight of the Boeing 767 in 1982?

United Airlines operated the first commercial Boeing 767 flight on September 8, 1982.

The aircraft was a Boeing 767-200, and United’s inaugural service connected Chicago O’Hare with Denver. The 767 was designed as a wide-body twin-engine airliner, making it significantly more economical than earlier three-engine and four-engine wide-bodies on many routes.

The 767 became important because it combined long-range capability with lower operating costs. Its two-person glass cockpit also helped establish a new generation of flight-deck design. The aircraft family later expanded to include the longer 767-300 and freighter versions.

American Airlines became the first airline to operate the 767-200ER, while British Airways later became a major operator. The 767 should not be confused with the smaller single-aisle 757, which was developed alongside it and entered service with Eastern Air Lines in 1983.