Boeing Completion of Its 757 Program
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Boeing Completion of Its 757 Program
RENTON, Wash., Oct. 28, 2004 -- Boeing today marked the completion of its 757 commercial airplane program, as thousands of employees and special guests saluted one of history's most successful passenger airplanes.
The 1,050th and final 757, a Shanghai Airlines 757-200, was the centerpiece of a ceremony at the company's Renton, Wash., factory. The 757 is one of only seven large commercial jetliner models that sold more than 1,000 units.
"The 757 changed the world of commercial aviation with its extended range capabilities, operational efficiency and the introduction of computer-aided design, composite manufacturing and integrated flight displays and controls ," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and Chief Executive Alan Mulally. "We're proud of the 757's innovative contribution to our safe and efficient global air transportation system, and the fact that passengers will enjoy the 757 airplane in service for years to come."
More than 1,030 757s are in service around the world.
Known for its fuel efficiency and clean and quiet operation, the 757 entered production in 1981. Boeing delivered the first to launch customer Eastern Airlines on Dec. 22, 1982 . Three principal models were eventually produced -- the 757-200, 757-300, and the 757-200 freighter. In addition, Boeing produced one 757-200 combi.
Seating 200 passengers, the 757-200 is highly regarded by pilots for its power and smooth handling. The 757-300, which is 23 feet 4 inches (7.1 meters) longer than a 757-200, carries 20 percent more passengers and was launched in September, 1996, by German charter airline Condor Flugdienst.
The capabilities of its Next-Generation 737 family and launch of its all-new 7E7 Dreamliner led Boeing to conclude the 757 program. The final 757 will be the 1,049 th delivered to an airline. Boeing uses the first 757 as a test bed.
The 1,050th and final 757, a Shanghai Airlines 757-200, was the centerpiece of a ceremony at the company's Renton, Wash., factory. The 757 is one of only seven large commercial jetliner models that sold more than 1,000 units.
"The 757 changed the world of commercial aviation with its extended range capabilities, operational efficiency and the introduction of computer-aided design, composite manufacturing and integrated flight displays and controls ," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and Chief Executive Alan Mulally. "We're proud of the 757's innovative contribution to our safe and efficient global air transportation system, and the fact that passengers will enjoy the 757 airplane in service for years to come."
More than 1,030 757s are in service around the world.
Known for its fuel efficiency and clean and quiet operation, the 757 entered production in 1981. Boeing delivered the first to launch customer Eastern Airlines on Dec. 22, 1982 . Three principal models were eventually produced -- the 757-200, 757-300, and the 757-200 freighter. In addition, Boeing produced one 757-200 combi.
Seating 200 passengers, the 757-200 is highly regarded by pilots for its power and smooth handling. The 757-300, which is 23 feet 4 inches (7.1 meters) longer than a 757-200, carries 20 percent more passengers and was launched in September, 1996, by German charter airline Condor Flugdienst.
The capabilities of its Next-Generation 737 family and launch of its all-new 7E7 Dreamliner led Boeing to conclude the 757 program. The final 757 will be the 1,049 th delivered to an airline. Boeing uses the first 757 as a test bed.
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Watched the first one as a young lad,departing heathrow on a shuttle to Manchester.Performance was awe inspiring!Somewhat different from the trident,which itself is a sadly missed sight ( not noise though!).Never would have imagined that 10years later i would get to fly it. B757 has a place in many pilots hearts,from those that flew it to those that just admired her effortless ability to soar skywards smoothly and elegantly. Spent over 5000hrs on the stick insect,record was a 9hr,20min flight.....not bad for a 'medium'range aircraft. Nostalgia eh?
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The 757 is one of only seven large commercial jetliner models that sold more than 1,000 units
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Certainly a great airliner and one that I've always enjoyed flying in; it certainly didn't hang about - must be one of the best power to weight ratios in commercial aviation.
An uncle of mine used to work for a US major as a crew chief and he'd talk about the various types he'd work on (as a ground crew chief) - DC9 - nice, 727 - nice, etc, etc ... but when he talked about the 757, his eyes lit up. It was a superb aircraft.
And let's face it, 1050 is no disgrace for a production run.
An uncle of mine used to work for a US major as a crew chief and he'd talk about the various types he'd work on (as a ground crew chief) - DC9 - nice, 727 - nice, etc, etc ... but when he talked about the 757, his eyes lit up. It was a superb aircraft.
And let's face it, 1050 is no disgrace for a production run.
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Alas, the rumours that Fedex was going to keep the line going with a big freighter order were not true.
But the skies will still be full of them when I shuffle off the mortal coil. Destined to be the next 727, which was the next DC-8, which was the next DC-3....
But the skies will still be full of them when I shuffle off the mortal coil. Destined to be the next 727, which was the next DC-8, which was the next DC-3....
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In my humble opinion, the 757 isn't as robust as the 727, DC8 or DC3 so I don't expect its life as a Freighter to be as lenghty as the aforementioned illustrious aircraft.
Don't get me wrong, I have been involved with the wonderful Boeing 757 aircraft for over 20 years from a Maintenance perspective in both passenger and cargo roles (and indeed I still am).
In the case of the B757 I feel that 'they don't build em like they used to' will probably show itself to be a fact sooner than it did with the 727, DC8 or the DC3. Of course, should the aircraft prove me wrong I would be delighted.
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Don't get me wrong, I have been involved with the wonderful Boeing 757 aircraft for over 20 years from a Maintenance perspective in both passenger and cargo roles (and indeed I still am).
In the case of the B757 I feel that 'they don't build em like they used to' will probably show itself to be a fact sooner than it did with the 727, DC8 or the DC3. Of course, should the aircraft prove me wrong I would be delighted.
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Flew an ex-Eastern 757 this week. Still running like clockwork in high density config, despite 65000 hours, 23000 cycles and 22 years old. For my money, the best IT short to medium range aircraft yet built. 
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Ohh yes! I'm still having a love affair with this lovely aircraft that surely beats my previous type (738NG) in both handling and performance wise.
The 757 is superior when using it's loading/range capabilities out from Scandinavia down to bit distant places like Canaries and Mid-East. It is an ultra reliable tool that really get's the job done with some class & style...
The 757 is superior when using it's loading/range capabilities out from Scandinavia down to bit distant places like Canaries and Mid-East. It is an ultra reliable tool that really get's the job done with some class & style...
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Remember seeing a BA 757 doing the Belfast - Heathrow shuttle departing from Aldergrove some years ago.
For those of you who know the airport, the 757 was off the ground before the Bravo taxiway on a 25 departure...for those of you who don't, all you need to know is that that is quick! And the climb of that aircraft was superb.
Sad to see the end of the line for one of the best looking aircraft ever...
...the 757...the narrow body that thought it was a wide body!
For those of you who know the airport, the 757 was off the ground before the Bravo taxiway on a 25 departure...for those of you who don't, all you need to know is that that is quick! And the climb of that aircraft was superb.
Sad to see the end of the line for one of the best looking aircraft ever...
...the 757...the narrow body that thought it was a wide body!
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As a controller I love the seven-fives, they can always give that bit extra when asked.....gobs of power......unlike the vacuum cleaner engines on the buses. Bit wary of the B753 when full though!
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Well, I sure as hell hope it makes a good (and reliable) freighter...as we are discussing now with the finance folks for a conversion order for six.
The 72's will be....gone for good, eventually.
The 72's will be....gone for good, eventually.
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Hey BYMONEK, beat you ! 9h 22m MAN-MCO (Orlando FL). Admittedly it was a ferry flight though. It was a very memorable trip, I remember we were vectored right over the shuttle recovery runway at Cape Canaveral at 2000'. Those were the days...
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Best aircraft in my eyes, i'm a licenced engineer and been authorised on the aircraft since 1984. I've had some vantastic flights all over the world on the 757. One of my most memorable sights was on good friday 1992 in bangor maine i was on detachment there at the time with monarch. The entire 757 etops equiped fleet of monarch and air2000 arrived around 0900-1000 local from the uk for the usual tech stop before departing to orlando. Bit of a rush to get them all fuelled up and ready to go but what an impressive sight 14 aircraft i believe on the ground at the same time.
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Sexiest darned airliner ever made (with 727-100 coming second, and DC9-31 third).
Only ever a pax on one, once: EDDF - EGLL. Take off performance I was fore-warned about - talk about an impressive body angle, and we were fullhouse!
The -300 just made it even sexier with those long legs, big boobs, and slender waist.
Compared to the 757, the 777 is the ugly red-haired step child
Only ever a pax on one, once: EDDF - EGLL. Take off performance I was fore-warned about - talk about an impressive body angle, and we were fullhouse!
The -300 just made it even sexier with those long legs, big boobs, and slender waist.
Compared to the 757, the 777 is the ugly red-haired step child
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Zooming around
Someone mentioned the excellent power-to-weight performance of the 757.
Well, as you probably all know, the Ruskies did their own "Chinese Copy" (?!) of the B757 , the Tupolev 204. (As an aside, I suspect that might start selling well in the West soon.) Same engines as the B757, and very similar airframe.
However, they didn't initially have an engine thrust de-rate system, so every take off was at rated thrust. My informatant was on the flight test aircraft and still shudders from the thought of the take-off performance with an empty aircraft.
However, I hear that all of the production now have a thrust management system.
Well, as you probably all know, the Ruskies did their own "Chinese Copy" (?!) of the B757 , the Tupolev 204. (As an aside, I suspect that might start selling well in the West soon.) Same engines as the B757, and very similar airframe.
However, they didn't initially have an engine thrust de-rate system, so every take off was at rated thrust. My informatant was on the flight test aircraft and still shudders from the thought of the take-off performance with an empty aircraft.
However, I hear that all of the production now have a thrust management system.