It's official...Boeing to end B757 line
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It's official...Boeing to end B757 line
Boeing to Complete Production of 757
Thursday October 16, 5:00 pm ET
- Completing Successful Program After Delivering More Than 1,000 Airplanes Over 20 Years; Breakthrough Efficiency Supported Growth in Air Travel -
CHICAGO, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA - News) announced today that it has decided to complete production of the 757 jetliner in late 2004.
"This decision reflects the market reality for the 757 as well as the growth in range and seating capacity of our market-leading Next-Generation 737 family," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally. "Over the long term, the increased capabilities of our newest 737s and the exciting potential of the 7E7 will fulfill the market served by the 757."
Consistent with prior disclosed estimates, Boeing will recognize a pre-tax charge in the third quarter of $184 million, or 14 cents per share, principally related to termination and shutdown costs at Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Most of the cash expenditures related to the charge will occur through 2005.
Over the past two decades, more than 1,000 757s have been delivered to 55 customers around the world. The worldwide fleet of 757s will continue to benefit from superior fleet support provided by Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
"Thousands of people around the world are to be thanked for making the 757 a success story in aviation over the past 20 years. It will continue to provide great value to the world's passenger airlines and cargo operators in service for many years to come," Mulally said.
Thursday October 16, 5:00 pm ET
- Completing Successful Program After Delivering More Than 1,000 Airplanes Over 20 Years; Breakthrough Efficiency Supported Growth in Air Travel -
CHICAGO, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA - News) announced today that it has decided to complete production of the 757 jetliner in late 2004.
"This decision reflects the market reality for the 757 as well as the growth in range and seating capacity of our market-leading Next-Generation 737 family," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally. "Over the long term, the increased capabilities of our newest 737s and the exciting potential of the 7E7 will fulfill the market served by the 757."
Consistent with prior disclosed estimates, Boeing will recognize a pre-tax charge in the third quarter of $184 million, or 14 cents per share, principally related to termination and shutdown costs at Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Most of the cash expenditures related to the charge will occur through 2005.
Over the past two decades, more than 1,000 757s have been delivered to 55 customers around the world. The worldwide fleet of 757s will continue to benefit from superior fleet support provided by Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
"Thousands of people around the world are to be thanked for making the 757 a success story in aviation over the past 20 years. It will continue to provide great value to the world's passenger airlines and cargo operators in service for many years to come," Mulally said.
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A more reliable, logical and fun airliner to fly I do not know; it set a new standard from the 80's forward. I honestly can't think of a 757 hull loss stemming from a design flaw or tech problem (leaving pitot covers on notwithstanding).
Having flown the 727, 747-400, 757, 767, and 777, the 757 is my favourite in flying qualities and performance. (I know it gives a tail-wagging ride in the far back - sorry, cabin crew).
" If it looks right, it'll fly right..." How true.
Having flown the 727, 747-400, 757, 767, and 777, the 757 is my favourite in flying qualities and performance. (I know it gives a tail-wagging ride in the far back - sorry, cabin crew).
" If it looks right, it'll fly right..." How true.
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When I discover that I am to be riding in a 757, it always makes me smile. The machine is graceful and leaps from the ground with alacrity. A beautiful, beautiful machine.
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Uh-Oh
Since they're like brother and sister - will this mean the end of the 767 in the near future aswell? 
Sadly, we don't get the chance to see many 757's here down-under, but from what I have heard and seen on the net - she looks classy and powerful to say the least.
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Sadly, we don't get the chance to see many 757's here down-under, but from what I have heard and seen on the net - she looks classy and powerful to say the least.
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We had 2 of the first ever 75 airframes of the production line, 7th and 10th I beleive - They are still going strong, 20 years on and with us throughout. Performance and reliability far exceeds that of our 320/321's, many of which are a quarter of the age. A true pilots airplane, powerful and forgiving. Popular with the cabin crew and pax also. As somebody else said, of the (I think 5) hull losses of the 75, none have been attributed to a fault with the airplane.
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It will be a great loss on the technical side also, the 757 is just about as good as it gets. I am also still working on many of the first batch of 20 from the line and they have stood the test of time brilliantly. We should expect to see them for many more years to come yet, although I have heard whispers from a couple of places that the british charter airlines may start to slowly phase them out.
I know before anybody comments that there are a rash of new start ups using the 757, but that is mainly because of lease rates and they are starting to be offloaded by the more established carriers as cross crew ratings and spares and maintenance become more and more important to the people that count beans.
I think another thing that has been against the aircraft is the fact SLF do not like going across the pond in it and require twin aisle aircraft.
I know before anybody comments that there are a rash of new start ups using the 757, but that is mainly because of lease rates and they are starting to be offloaded by the more established carriers as cross crew ratings and spares and maintenance become more and more important to the people that count beans.
I think another thing that has been against the aircraft is the fact SLF do not like going across the pond in it and require twin aisle aircraft.
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I was a pax on a A2000 B757 Verona-Gatwick recently.
Lovely aeroplane, leapt off the ground, etc.
And excellent cabin service - but I felt sorry for the CC at the back, when reaching cruise level was delayed due to conflicting traffic at the Swiss/German Piccadilly Circus, so lots of turbulance from the lea of the Alps, and the tail certainly did wag!
Was it my imagination (I was at the back, too) or could I actually feel the rudder & elevators kick in, real smartish?
Happy landings
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Lovely aeroplane, leapt off the ground, etc.
And excellent cabin service - but I felt sorry for the CC at the back, when reaching cruise level was delayed due to conflicting traffic at the Swiss/German Piccadilly Circus, so lots of turbulance from the lea of the Alps, and the tail certainly did wag!
Was it my imagination (I was at the back, too) or could I actually feel the rudder & elevators kick in, real smartish?
Happy landings
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Sorry to go against the grain, but for me the 757 is not the nicest of planes to fly on as crew.
The area around Doors 2 is always freezing, no matter how high the temperature is turned up.
The amount of condensation that pours from the ceiling panels and drips on passengers on take off and landing.
Not too mention the smell from the toilets on the older models that don't have the suction system.
Having flown on a number of different airlines 757's both as pax and crew, these problems were present at all times.
I will not miss it.
That being said, it was a very versatile and useful aircraft, used on short, medium and long haul routes.
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BOEING 757 TIMELINE
February 1968: Boeing announces that it has been working on designs for the 757.
August 1978: British Airways orders 19 of the jets and Eastern Airlines orders 21 with options for 24 more. They are Boeing's first orders for the plane.
March 1979: Boeing formally goes ahead with full production of the 757.
January 1982: The company unveils the 757 in Renton. About 12,000 people turn out for the event.
February 1982: The 757 takes its first flight.
January 1983: The first plane enters service.
January-December 1989: Boeing receives 166 orders for the jet, the most orders for 757 in any year.
September 1996: The company launches the Boeing 757-300.
October 2003: Boeing announces it will end production of the 757.
More at: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/busine..._boeing17.html
February 1968: Boeing announces that it has been working on designs for the 757.
August 1978: British Airways orders 19 of the jets and Eastern Airlines orders 21 with options for 24 more. They are Boeing's first orders for the plane.
March 1979: Boeing formally goes ahead with full production of the 757.
January 1982: The company unveils the 757 in Renton. About 12,000 people turn out for the event.
February 1982: The 757 takes its first flight.
January 1983: The first plane enters service.
January-December 1989: Boeing receives 166 orders for the jet, the most orders for 757 in any year.
September 1996: The company launches the Boeing 757-300.
October 2003: Boeing announces it will end production of the 757.
More at: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/busine..._boeing17.html
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The most beautiful airliner nose....
That wonderful growl at doors 2...
The sheer power....
One of the best airliners ever built,solid and trustworthy- she is going to be sadly missed in time to come, one of my faves to work on and definitely my fave to look at.
Over 20 years of outstanding service - what a shame
cute - but very powerful
That wonderful growl at doors 2...
The sheer power....
One of the best airliners ever built,solid and trustworthy- she is going to be sadly missed in time to come, one of my faves to work on and definitely my fave to look at.
Over 20 years of outstanding service - what a shame
cute - but very powerful
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BoeingBoy1:
Ahh, there is it all. It is older than 320/321 and built 'in the old style' of design and construction standards.
In this regard, Boeing are no different to ANY other manufacturer of ANY other product.
1) They design from the ground up, taking into consideration those who are going to drive the machine and the highest standards of construction practice.
2) Someone else does it differently and saves money.
3) Original company have to change or die.
OK, before we hear from the Tolouse supporters, I pax on Airbus all the time and am not concerned. If Boeing are 'dumbing down' their design and construction, in response to competition - then Airbus will tighten the circle. If Embraer are building in something like the old fashioned way, then they will start to rise. If you look at the thread in this forum about the way the 7E7 will be constructed around the world and the bits flowin in to be stuck together - this is all the same story.
Performance and reliability far exceeds that of our 320/321's, many of which are a quarter of the age. A true pilots airplane, powerful and forgiving.
In this regard, Boeing are no different to ANY other manufacturer of ANY other product.
1) They design from the ground up, taking into consideration those who are going to drive the machine and the highest standards of construction practice.
2) Someone else does it differently and saves money.
3) Original company have to change or die.
OK, before we hear from the Tolouse supporters, I pax on Airbus all the time and am not concerned. If Boeing are 'dumbing down' their design and construction, in response to competition - then Airbus will tighten the circle. If Embraer are building in something like the old fashioned way, then they will start to rise. If you look at the thread in this forum about the way the 7E7 will be constructed around the world and the bits flowin in to be stuck together - this is all the same story.
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The end of the 757
The 757 is truly one of the gretest jets one can fly. Powered like a fighter (RR 537) and one can almost always accept any altitude at any weight!
However, the design is getting old, and I remember some odd things about her. Sunscreens designed by a blind lunatic, just one autothrottle servo (the constant need for synchronizing the throttles), vertical speed on MCP without revertion to FLCH (like the 737), jumping numbers on the MCP, and the craftsmanship of the cockpit is pretty sad. The FMC is also getting very oldfashioned (even the Pegasus).
But nevertheless she is able to give us joyrides
MB.
However, the design is getting old, and I remember some odd things about her. Sunscreens designed by a blind lunatic, just one autothrottle servo (the constant need for synchronizing the throttles), vertical speed on MCP without revertion to FLCH (like the 737), jumping numbers on the MCP, and the craftsmanship of the cockpit is pretty sad. The FMC is also getting very oldfashioned (even the Pegasus).
But nevertheless she is able to give us joyrides
MB.