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Where can I download a Boeing 767-300ER for X-Plane 11?

Adam McEnroe
In short

Download a freeware Boeing 767-300ER for X-Plane 11, install it correctly, and fix the common reasons it may not appear in the aircraft list.

You can download a freeware Boeing 767-300ER with GE CF6-80C engines from our freeware 767-300ER package. It includes the base aircraft for X-Plane 11/10, rather than only a livery. Download the archive, extract it, and place the complete aircraft folder inside X-Plane 11's Aircraft folder.

Is the download a complete aircraft or just a livery?

This is a complete freeware aircraft package, not a repaint that requires another Boeing 767. That distinction matters because a livery normally contains only replacement textures and will not create a flyable aircraft by itself.

The package covers X-Plane 11 and X-Plane 10. Its systems and presentation may be simpler than those of a newer commercial airliner, so choose it when you want a no-cost 767-300ER rather than assuming study-level system simulation. Do not assume that X-Plane 11 compatibility also guarantees X-Plane 12 compatibility.

How do I install the 767-300ER in X-Plane 11?

Install the aircraft by extracting the archive and moving its intact aircraft folder beneath X-Plane 11/Aircraft.

  1. Download the archive: Save it somewhere outside the simulator while downloading, such as your normal Downloads folder.
  2. Extract every file: Do not try to run the aircraft from inside the compressed archive.
  3. Find the aircraft folder: Open the extracted folders until you reach the folder containing one or more .acf files. Keep its objects, textures, sounds and other supplied files together.
  4. Move the complete folder: Place it anywhere beneath X-Plane 11/Aircraft. You may create a subfolder such as Downloaded Aircraft to organise add-ons.
  5. Restart X-Plane 11: Open the aircraft selection screen and search for Boeing or 767.

If you are unsure which copy of the simulator you are editing, our guide to finding the X-Plane 11 installation directory explains the usual locations and how to identify the active installation.

Why doesn't the Boeing 767 appear in X-Plane 11?

A missing or unreadable .acf file beneath the Aircraft directory is the usual reason a downloaded 767 does not appear.

  • The archive is still compressed: Extract it fully before launching X-Plane.
  • It is in the wrong directory: Aircraft do not belong in Custom Scenery or Resources/plugins.
  • The package was split apart: Copy the enclosing aircraft folder instead of moving individual files into unrelated directories.
  • The selector is filtered: Clear category filters and, where offered, allow older-version aircraft to be displayed.
  • X-Plane was already running: Restart the simulator after installation.

An extra wrapper folder is normally harmless because X-Plane scans subfolders. The real problem is placing the .acf outside Aircraft, leaving it in the archive, or separating it from the package's supporting files.

If the 767 appears but fails while loading, extract a fresh copy and check Log.txt in the X-Plane root folder for missing object, airfoil or plugin messages. Avoid modifying or resaving the aircraft in Plane Maker until the untouched download loads successfully.

Where can I find other X-Plane widebody aircraft?

Our X-Plane civil heavy-aircraft catalogue groups the 767 with other freeware widebody and airliner downloads. Check each listing for the supported X-Plane version and confirm whether it contains a complete aircraft or only a livery before installing it.

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