Boeing 757
The Boeing 757 is a twin-engine narrow-body aircraft built for short- to medium-haul service with strong field performance and transcontinental range. It shares a common pilot type rating with the 767.[1]
Specifications
The principal family-level specifications are shown in the information panel. Values vary by variant, cabin, engine and operating rules; the linked manufacturer material is the controlling reference.
Development history
Boeing developed the 757 as a more efficient successor to the 727. The prototype flew in 1982 and Eastern Air Lines introduced the type in 1983. Production ended in 2004 after passenger, freighter and stretched variants.[1]
Variants
The 757-200 formed most production and was offered in passenger and factory-freighter form. The 757-300 is a longer passenger model; many -200s were later converted to freighters.
Current and former operators
Current operators include Delta, United, Icelandair, FedEx Express, UPS Airlines and DHL operators. Former operators include American, British Airways, Northwest, Continental, US Airways and many charter airlines.
Engines
Customers selected either Rolls-Royce RB211-535 or Pratt & Whitney PW2000-series engines. Both supported the type's short-runway and hot-and-high performance.
Orders and deliveries
Boeing completed 1,050 aircraft, a stable final production total.[1]
Accidents and incidents
The 757 has been involved in fatal accidents and serious incidents, including American Airlines Flight 965 and Birgenair Flight 301. Boeing's annual statistical summary provides manufacturer-compiled accident counts and definitions across the commercial fleet.[2]