History: Why Trijets & Rear-Engined Planes Became A Thing Of The Past

A rise in popularity of the tri-jet saw many large carriers welcome them to their fleet between 1970 and 1990. The most significant variants have been replaced with more popular dual-engine aircraft (like the Boeing 767, 787, 777, or Airbus A330 and A350). Looking back at their history, let’s understand what made them so famous just a short time ago.