Originally Posted by
DaveReidUK
Possibly connected with the fact that hardly anyone wanted to buy them any more.
The airlines all went for the cheap 737-800/900 and now the MAX,
plus the A320/321 family - none of which could really stand in as a
757 follow on act.
But now the CFM Leap-1A powered aircraft is equipped with a one-class 220-seat layout, providing a range of around 3,300nm.
Depending on a lower payload, Airbus says the A321LR is capable of longer-range operations of up to 4,000nm
The new rumoured A321LRX plans to be able to offer 4750-5000nm
Arkia just received the first A321NeoLR ACF featuring 220 seats in a single-class and to be deployed from TLV, saying it is the first narrow-body more cost efficient than the 757's it operated by over 20%.
Longer range holiday destinations from TLV are possible with the aircraft like Zanzibar Mombasa Maldives Colombo and Seychelles.(at 200 seats then MRU is within range)
So is the first real 757 replacement ?
Back in the day the charter fit 757 could manage LGW to BAH or BGR with 220 pax non stop.
Ok sorry for the OT wander