Will the 797 replace the 757?

Will the 797 replace the 757? What is the next-generation 757 most likely to be? As of right now, the Boeing 757 replacement is not the 737 MAX series. It's going to be the 797, which will likely be offered in a wide variety of configurations. It is likely to be much like how the original 757 and 767 were designed on the same platform.

Why was 757 discontinued?

While the 757 program had been financially successful, declining sales in the early 2000s threatened its continued viability. Airlines were again gravitating toward smaller aircraft, now mainly the 737 and A320, because of their reduced financial risk.

What plane will replace the 757?

The 757-200 forms the backbone of the fleet, and the investment in Airbus aircraft confirms the A321XLR as the replacement product. Operators have been reluctant to let go of their ageing 757 fleets in recent years due to the lack of a replacement that could match its performance, range and capacity.

How many 757 are left?

There were 625 Boeing 757 aircraft in service as of December 2020, comprising 572 757-200s and 53 757-300s.

Are 757 rare?

The type never really caught on as no other airlines purchased the type. Today, the 757M is still a very rare aircraft. At one time Pemco World Air Services, Vision Techology Systems and Precision Conversions all offered the 757.

Do Jet2 still have 757?

Jet2 has eight B757s It now has eight, all owned by the carrier. According to ch-aviation.com, they average 31.3 years, by far its oldest subfleet. In contrast, its B737-300s are 23.9 years, its B737-800 average 12.5 years, and its A321ceo just 2.5 years.

Why was the 757 unpopular?

Apart from a few niche areas, airlines were just not interested in the extra capacity, given the reduction in range (and higher operating cost). It was useful for high-capacity routes and for operating at smaller airports (at that capacity, opting for the 767 was, of course, possible).

Did easyJet have a 757?

easyJet did not have a fleet strategy to include the 757. Indeed, it would not have had a 757 flying for it at all were it not for a brief spell of crew shortages. According to conversations on the Aviation Forum, easyJet wet leased all four of its 757s to operate flights over the busy summer season that year.

Is a 757 an old plane?

The popular twinjet has now been flying for 41 years. 41 years ago today, on February 19th, 1982, the Boeing 757 took to the skies for the first time. This came a week earlier than planned, and while the test aircraft encountered certain issues, the type became an FAA-certified airliner by the end of that year.

Will they ever make a 747 again?

No more 747s are being made, but Boeing notes that they're still taking flight. The 1970s version even inspired one man to build a ground-based replica. We are proud that this plane will continue to fly across the globe for years to come, Boeing's Smith said. Copyright 2023 NPR.