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Regrettable? Why Wasn't Boeing Interested In Developing A New 757?

Regrettable? Why Wasn't Boeing Interested In Developing A New 757?

The 757 was too heavy and therefore uneconomical compared to smaller rivals.

Daniel S Osipov 4 days ago
Veteran Icelandair Captain Behind Viral Low Boeing 757 Flyover Loses License For 2 Years

Veteran Icelandair Captain Behind Viral Low Boeing 757 Flyover Loses License For 2 Years

Two pilots find themselves in hot water after a low flyover stunt during a final flight with Icelandair goes viral, rais...

Aaron Bailey 1 week ago
Why American Airlines' COVID-Retired Widebodies Sat In Roswell For 5 Years Before Vietnam Came Calling

Why American Airlines' COVID-Retired Widebodies Sat In Roswell For 5 Years Before Vietnam Came Calling

The real COVID-era 747 boneyard story.

Viviana Tarnowska 1 week ago
Fading Legacy: Delta Air Lines Retires Last "US" Registered Ex-Northwest Boeing 757-200

Fading Legacy: Delta Air Lines Retires Last "US" Registered Ex-Northwest Boeing 757-200

The retirement leaves only a handful birds inherited from the defuct airline left in its fleet.

Aaron Bailey 3 weeks ago
Why The Boeing 757's Design Made It One Of The Only Narrowbodies That Could Fly Certain Transatlantic Routes

Why The Boeing 757's Design Made It One Of The Only Narrowbodies That Could Fly Certain Transatlantic Routes

As one of the most capable narrowbody aircraft ever built, the 757 was perfect for long-and-thin transatlantic routes.

Jasper Yu-Dawidowicz 4 weeks ago
How United Airlines' New Airbus A321XLR Doubles Premium Seats Vs. The Boeing 757 It Replaces

How United Airlines' New Airbus A321XLR Doubles Premium Seats Vs. The Boeing 757 It Replaces

A huge amount of Polaris and Premium Plus seats are available aboard United's latest narrowbody aircraft.

Louis Hardiman 1 month ago
Left For First: Why Does The Boeing 757 Board From Mid-Cabin?

Left For First: Why Does The Boeing 757 Board From Mid-Cabin?

The only narrowbody that boards like a widebody, and why no aircraft replacing it can do the same thing.

Brandon Shaw 2 months ago
End Of An Era: Icelandair Accelerates Boeing 757 Retirement To This Winter

End Of An Era: Icelandair Accelerates Boeing 757 Retirement To This Winter

Icelandair’s accelerated 757 retirement closes a defining chapter in its transatlantic history.

Paul Hartley 2 months ago
The Striking Differences Pilots Notice Between Flying The Boeing 757-200 & -300

The Striking Differences Pilots Notice Between Flying The Boeing 757-200 & -300

How stretching the famed hot rod impacted the aircraft's performance and handling.

Daniel S Osipov 2 months ago
Why Doesn’t The Airbus A321 Board From Mid-Cabin Like The Boeing 757?

Why Doesn’t The Airbus A321 Board From Mid-Cabin Like The Boeing 757?

The explanation is more nuanced than you'd expect.

Daniel S Osipov 2 months ago
Retirement Flyovers Are An Aviation Tradition: This Pilot's Farewell Got Him Reported To Police

Retirement Flyovers Are An Aviation Tradition: This Pilot's Farewell Got Him Reported To Police

Why this captain's decisions on his final flight were extremely problematic.

Daniel S Osipov 3 months ago
The Transatlantic Routes Operated By US Boeing 757s

The Transatlantic Routes Operated By US Boeing 757s

With over 3,000 transatlantic Boeing 757 flights in 2026, the aircraft continues to play a crucial role in connecting th...

Jasper Yu-Dawidowicz 3 months ago
9 Hours On A Single Aisle: The US's 10 Longest Transatlantic Boeing 757 Flights This Summer

9 Hours On A Single Aisle: The US's 10 Longest Transatlantic Boeing 757 Flights This Summer

As everyone knows, northern airlines generally make more money in the summer, as that's when demand and fares are usuall...

Chris Loh 4 months ago
The NBA Teams With Luxurious Private Jets

The NBA Teams With Luxurious Private Jets

Only two teams own their own jets, while the rest charter.

Daniel S Osipov 4 months ago
How Many Boeing 757s For Military Transport Are Left?

How Many Boeing 757s For Military Transport Are Left?

Exploring the role that the Boeing 757 plays with modern air forces, focusing on the United States Air Force in particul...

Daniel S Osipov 6 months ago
How Many Hours Can A Boeing 757 Fly Without Refueling?

How Many Hours Can A Boeing 757 Fly Without Refueling?

A look at how long the 757 can fly for and why it's so capable.

Daniel S Osipov 6 months ago
Is It True That The Boeing 757 & 767 Are Powered By The Same Engines?

Is It True That The Boeing 757 & 767 Are Powered By The Same Engines?

What's similar and what's different between the engines on the Boeing 757 and the Boeing 767?

Daniel S Osipov 6 months ago
21-Year-Old Delta Air Lines Boeing 757-200 Returns To Atlanta Due To Engine Issues

21-Year-Old Delta Air Lines Boeing 757-200 Returns To Atlanta Due To Engine Issues

An unexpected issue forces a sudden change of plans for this Delta Air Lines service.

Aaron Bailey 7 months ago
How Many Boeing 757s Does Delta Air Lines Still Operate?

How Many Boeing 757s Does Delta Air Lines Still Operate?

The world's largest 757 operator still has a sizeable fleet.

Paul Hartley 7 months ago
Delta Air Lines’ Longest Nonstop Flights With The Boeing 757-200 In 2025

Delta Air Lines’ Longest Nonstop Flights With The Boeing 757-200 In 2025

Join us as we explore the future of Delta's 757-200 operations and the impact on the airline's global network.

Josh Eyre 8 months ago