Why did the Rolls Royce RB211 dominate sales if the PW2037 was so much more efficient?

RR vs PW
 

Good question. RR was the chosen engine for the launch of the 757, although I believe in the States the PW variant is (was) the more common of the two.

For the likes of BA, a joint launch customer, it had commonality with its 767/744 fleets - certainly for the second batch ordered, presenting maintenance cost savings.

But I understand alot came down to reliability and maintenance schedules - On wing life of PW as low as 7k hrs with RR achieving close 40k hrs on wing (extreme cases taken). Reliability being crucial for ETOPS.

RR was of course more powerful with better performance figures, and I guess fuel burn wasn't so critical 30+ years ago! (1t saving is round trip T/A crossing, my correction).

LBR has rolled out of painting.

B757 EI-LBR AER LINGUS colours | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

PW vs RR fuel burn
 

Up to 1t on a transatlantic crossing isn't all that much, maybe even less vital when you take into account maintenance, reliability, (total) cost of ownership etc. I have no opinion one way or the other, just saying its not all about fuel burn, otherwise any two competing engines will always have a loser.

757s
 

Will the other 2 757s be painted in the Full Livery??

Looks like EI have learned from the previous weather problems by cancelling 7 mainline and 10 regional flights and given passengers at least 12 hours notice. Should make life easier for staff.

The 757 departed Shannon for Boston Today 1st Feb on a proving flight as EIN2133. Due back into Dublin Monday morning as EIN2132. Photos of the departure at Flickr: shanairpic's Photostream

Had the privilege of being on board EI-LBR today before it departed SNN for BOS as flt EI-2133. I have to say I was quite surprised with the interior. I took some pics but I dont think it is appropriate yet to put them up online.

Just for those wondering if LBR will bare that colour scheme, it won't - Simply until LBS is fully ready and painted in full Aer Lingus livery - at that time LBR will re-enter the hanger to be fully re-painted, LBT will be fully repainted before entering service alike LBS.

Jack1985 you're a man in the know, there was a rumour that one of the 3 (757s) would be painted in a retro livery, any truth in the rumour ?

Wouldn't that be a nice sight now! :) unfortunately there are lots of rumours concerning the 757's and I'm afraid we won't see that happen - But with the delays encountered so far with these 757's and with Air Contractors coughing up for it who knows they might be wise-enough to add that little sweetener! Sure would be a pretty sight.

All normal colours, love the retro jet and think one of the 350's would look great in it when they arrive.

In what way surprised by the interior Mike? For good or for bad?

Cabin looks very good from front to back. Plenty of pictures online of it now

Where we looking fivejuliet?

Saw twitter links posted elsewhere..... search "coolyourjets" on twitter

The next 757 has being sent to Norwich to get painted.

Can't find any interior pics of 757 on net
Any help?

A few views of the business and economy cabin in this video by Aer Lingus.


Business Seat looks nice enough.

Just wondering if anyone knows the base breakdown of EI aircraft?
I know belfast is 2 a319 in winter and 2 a319 and 1 a320 in summer, but was wondering about everywhere else