757-300 and 757-200PF yielded only five new orders.[72] In October 2003, following Continental Airlines' decision to switch its remaining 757-300 orders to the 737-800, Boeing announced the end of 757 production.[72] The 1,050th and last example, a 757-200 built for Shanghai Airlines, rolled off the production line at the Renton factory on October 28, 2004,[1] and was delivered on November 28, 2005, after several months of storage.[79][79][80] With the conclusion of the 757 program, Boeing consolidated 737 assembly at its Renton factory, downsizing its facilities by 40 percent and shifting staff to different locations.[81]
Since the end of production, most 757s have remained in service, mainly in the U.S.[50][82] From 2004 to 2008, the average fuel cost for typical mid-range U.S. domestic 757 flights tripled, putting pressure on airlines to improve the fuel efficiency of their fleets.[83] In May 2005, the FAA granted regulatory approval for manufacturer-sanctioned blended winglets from Aviation Partners Incorporated as a retrofit on the 757-200.[84] The winglets improve fuel efficiency by five percent and increase range by 200 nautical miles (370 km) through the reduction of lift-induced drag.[50][82] From 2004 to 2008, the average fuel cost for typical mid-range U.S. domestic 757 flights tripled, putting pressure on airlines to improve the fuel efficiency of their fleets.[83] In May 2005, the FAA granted regulatory approval for manufacturer-sanctioned blended winglets from Aviation Partners Incorporated as a retrofit on the 757-200.[84] The winglets improve fuel efficiency by five percent and increase range by 200 nautical miles (370 km) through the reduction of lift-induced drag.[85][86] Continental Airlines was the first carrier to order winglets for the 757-200, and in February 2009 became the first operator of 757-300s with winglets.[87]
Prior to the United-Continental merger in 2010, the 757 remained the only narrow-body aircraft in use by the large fleets of all three U.S. legacy carriers: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.[68][88] During this period, the 757's capacity and range capabilities have remained largely unequaled among narrow-body airliners;[89] when selecting replacement aircraft, airlines have had to either downsize to smaller single-aisle aircraft in production with fewer seats and less range such as the 737-900ER and A321, or upsize to the larger, longer-range 787 Dreamliner and A330-200 wide-body jets.[68][90] The Tupolev Tu-204, a narrow-body twinjet introduced in 1989 with a design similar to the 757's,[91] is offered in a 200-seat version, which has seen limited production for mainly Russian customers.[92][93] Within Boeing, the 215-seat, 3,200-nautical-mile (5,930 km) range 737-900ER has been regarded as the closest aircraft in production to the 757-200.[94]
Replacement aircraft
In February 2015, Boeing marketing Vice President Randy Tinseth stated that re-engining the 757 had been studied but there was no business case to support it.[95] At the March 2015 ISTAT conference, Air Lease Corporation's Steven Udvar-Hazy predicted the 757 replacement would be a more capable, clean-sheet 767-like twin-aisle airplane capable of taking off
In February 2015, Boeing marketing Vice President Randy Tinseth stated that re-engining the 757 had been studied but there was no business case to support it.[95] At the March 2015 ISTAT conference, Air Lease Corporation's Steven Udvar-Hazy predicted the 757 replacement would be a more capable, clean-sheet 767-like twin-aisle airplane capable of taking off from 7,000-foot (2,130 m) runways like New York LaGuardia, and Tinseth was focused on 20% more range and more capacity than the 757-200.[96]
In May 2020, due to the ongoing 737 MAX issues and the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Boeing set aside the clean-sheet design for the New Midsize Airplane (NMA) and began to look into a re-engined 757, dubbed the 757-Plus, which would compete with the Airbus A321XLR. The 757-Plus would need new engines, better efficiency, greater range, and more passenger capacity in order to satisfy the market that the NMA would have filled.737 MAX issues
and the economic crisis caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic, Boeing set aside the clean-sheet design for the New Midsize Airplane (NMA) and began to look into a re-engined 757, dubbed the 757-Plus, which would compete with the Airbus A321XLR. The 757-Plus would need new engines, better efficiency, greater range, and more passenger capacity in order to satisfy the market that the NMA would have filled.
[97]
The 757 is a low-wing cantilever monoplane with a conventional tail unit featuring a single fin and rudder. Each wing features a supercritical cross-section and is equipped with five-panel leading edge slats, single- and double-slotted flaps, an outboard aileron, and six spoilers.[98] The wings are largely identical across all 757 variants, swept at 25 degrees, and optimized for a cruising speed of Mach 0.8 (533 mph or 858 km/h).[25][29] The reduced wing sweep eliminates the need for inboard ailerons, yet incurs little drag penalty on short and medium length routes, during which most of the flight is spent climbing or descending.[99] The airframe further incorporates carbon-fiber reinforced plastic wing surfaces, Kevlar fairings and access panels, plus improved aluminum alloys, which together reduce overall weight by 2,100 pounds (950 kg).[20][100]
To distribute the aircraft's weight on the ground, the 757 has a retractable tricycle landing gear with four wheels on each main gear and two for the nose gear.[101] The landing gear was purposely designed to be taller than the company's previous narrow-body aircraft to provide ground clearance for stretched models.[102] In 1982, the 757-200 became the first subsonic jetliner to offer longer lasting carbon brakes as a factory option, supplied by Dunlop.[103] The stretched 757-300 features a retractable tailskid on its aft fuselage to prevent damage if the tail section contacts the runway surface during takeoff.[104]
Besides common avionics and computer systems, the 757 shares its auxiliary power unit, electric power systems, flight deck, and hydraulic parts with the 767.[105] Through operational commonality, 757 pilots can obt
To distribute the aircraft's weight on the ground, the 757 has a retractable tricycle landing gear with four wheels on each main gear and two for the nose gear.[101] The landing gear was purposely designed to be taller than the company's previous narrow-body aircraft to provide ground clearance for stretched models.[102] In 1982, the 757-200 became the first subsonic jetliner to offer longer lasting carbon brakes as a factory option, supplied by Dunlop.[103] The stretched 757-300 features a retractable tailskid on its aft fuselage to prevent damage if the tail section contacts the runway surface during takeoff.[104]
Besides common avionics and computer systems, the 757 shares its auxiliary power unit, electric power systems, flight deck, and hydraulic parts with the 767.[105] Through operational commonality, 757 pilots can obtain a common type rating to fly the 767 and share the same seniority roster with pilots of either aircraft.[24][106] This reduces costs for airlines that operate both twinjets.[19][44]
The 757's flight deck uses six Rockwell Collins CRT screens to display flight instrumentation, as well as an electronic flight instrument system (EFIS) and an engine indication and crew alerting system (EICAS).[24] These systems allow the pilots to handle monitoring tasks previously performed by the flight engineer.[24] An enhanced flight management system, improved over versions used on early 747s, automates navigation and other functions,[24] while an automatic landing system facilitates CAT IIIb instrument landings in 490 feet (150 m) low visibility conditions.[107] The inertial reference system (IRS) which debuted with the 757-200 was the first to feature laser-light gyros.[37] On the 757-300, the upgraded flight deck features a Honeywell Pegasus flight management computer, enhanced EICAS, and updated software systems.[69]
To accommodate the same flight deck design as the 767, the 757 has a more rounded nose section than previous narrow-body aircraft.[14][108] The resulting space has unobstructed panel visibility and room for an observer seat.[109] Similar pilot viewing angles as the 767 result from a downward sloped cockpit floor and the same forward cockpit windows.[43][109]
Three independent hydraulic systems are installed on the 757, one powered by each engine, and the third using electric pumps.[20][101] A ram air turbine is fitted to provide power for essential controls i
To accommodate the same flight deck design as the 767, the 757 has a more rounded nose section than previous narrow-body aircraft.[14][108] The resulting space has unobstructed panel visibility and room for an observer seat.[109] Similar pilot viewing angles as the 767 result from a downward sloped cockpit floor and the same forward cockpit windows.[43][109]
Three independent hydraulic systems are installed on the 757, one powered by each engine, and the third using electric pumps.[20][101] A ram air turbine is fitted to provide power for essential controls in the event of an emergency.[101] A basic form of fly-by-wire facilitates spoiler operation, utilizing electric signaling instead of traditional control cables.[36] The fly-by-wire system, shared with the 767,[36] reduces weight and provides for the independent operation of individual spoilers.[110] When equipped for extended-range operations, the 757 features a backup hydraulic motor generator and an additional cooling fan in the aircraft's electronics bay.[44]
The 757 interior allows seat arrangements of up to six per row with a single center aisle.[37] Originally optimized for flights averaging two hours,[19] the 757 features interior lighting and cabin architecture designs aimed at a more spacious impression.[34] As on the 767, garment-bag-length overhead bins and a rear economy-class galley are standard equipment.[111] The bins have twice the capacity as those on the preceding 727.[34] To save weight, honeycomb sandwich is used for interior paneling and bins.[34] Unlike previous evacuation slide designs which are not equipped for water landings, the 757's main exits feature combination slide rafts similar to those found on the 747.[34] In the 1980s, Boeing altered the interior designs of its other narrow-body aircraft to be similar to that of the 757.[112]
In 1998, the 757-300 debuted a redesigned interior derived from the Next Generation 737 and 777, including sculptured ceiling panels, indirect lighting, and larger overhead bins with an optional continuous handrail built into their base for the entire cabin length.[113] Centerline storage containers mounted in the aisle ceiling for additional escape rafts and other emergency equipment were also added.[114] The 757-300's interior later became an option on all new 757-200s.[115] In 2000, with wheeled carry-on baggage becoming more popular, Delta Air Lines began installing overhead bin extensions on their 757-200s to provide additional storage space,[116] and American Airlines did the same in 2001.[117] The larger bins are part of aftermarket interior
In 1998, the 757-300 debuted a redesigned interior derived from the Next Generation 737 and 777, including sculptured ceiling panels, indirect lighting, and larger overhead bins with an optional continuous handrail built into their base for the entire cabin length.[113] Centerline storage containers mounted in the aisle ceiling for additional escape rafts and other emergency equipment were also added.[114] The 757-300's interior later became an option on all new 757-200s.[115] In 2000, with wheeled carry-on baggage becoming more popular, Delta Air Lines began installing overhead bin extensions on their 757-200s to provide additional storage space,[116] and American Airlines did the same in 2001.[117] The larger bins are part of aftermarket interior upgrades which include updated ceiling panels and lighting.[118][119]
The 757 was produced in standard and stretched lengths.[120] The original 757-200 debuted as a passenger model, and was subsequently developed into the 757-200PF and 757-200SF cargo models,[78] as well as the convertible 757-200M variant.[120] The stretched 757-300 was only available as a passenger model.[121] When referring to different versions, Boeing, and airlines are known to collapse the model number (757) and the variant designator (e.g. -200 or -300) into a truncated form (e.g. "752" or "753"[122]). The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) classifies all variants based on the 757-200 under the code "B752", and the 757-300 is referred to as "B753" for air traffic control purposes.[123]
757-200
The 757-200, the original version of the aircraft, entered service with Eastern Air Lines in 1983.[39] The type was produced with two different door configurations, both with three standard cabin doors per side: the baseline version has a fourth, smaller cabin door on each side aft of the wings, and is certified for a maximum capacity of 239, while the alternate version has a pair of over-the-wing emergency exits on each side, and can seat a maximum of 224.The 757-200, the original version of the aircraft, entered service with Eastern Air Lines in 1983.[39] The type was produced with two different door configurations, both with three standard cabin doors per side: the baseline version has a fourth, smaller cabin door on each side aft of the wings, and is certified for a maximum capacity of 239, while the alternate version has a pair of over-the-wing emergency exits on each side, and can seat a maximum of 224.[29][124] The 757-200 was offered with a MTOW of up to 255,000 pounds (116,000 kg);[28] some airlines and publications have referred to higher gross weight versions with ETOPS certification as "757-200ERs",[120][125][126] but this designation is not used by the manufacturer.[29][45] Similarly, versions with winglets are sometimes called "757-200W" or "757-200WL".[127][128] The first engine to power the 757-200, the Rolls Royce RB211-535C, was succeeded by the upgraded RB211-535E4 in October 1984.[129] Other engines used include the Rolls Royce RB211-535E4B, along with the Pratt & Whitney PW2037 and PW2040.[28] Its range with full payload is 3,850 nautical miles (7,130 km).[130]
Although designed for short and medium length routes, the 757-200 has since been used in a variety of roles ranging from high-frequency shuttle services to transatlantic routes.[50] In 1992, after gaining ETOPS approval, American Trans Air launched 757-200 transpacific services between Tucson and Honolulu.[49] Since the turn of the century, mainline U.S. carriers have increasingly deployed the type on transatlantic routes to Europe, and particularly to smaller cities where passenger volumes are insufficient for wide-body aircraft.[131] Production for the 757-200 totaled 913 aircraft, making the type by far the most popular 757 model.[45] At over 4,000 nautical miles (7,410 km), as of February 2015[50] In 1992, after gaining ETOPS approval, American Trans Air launched 757-200 transpacific services between Tucson and Honolulu.[49] Since the turn of the century, mainline U.S. carriers have increasingly deployed the type on transatlantic routes to Europe, and particularly to smaller cities where passenger volumes are insufficient for wide-body aircraft.[131] Production for the 757-200 totaled 913 aircraft, making the type by far the most popular 757 model.[45] At over 4,000 nautical miles (7,410 km), as of February 2015[update], the longest commercial route served by a 757 is United Airlines' Newark to Berlin flight; the aircraft assigned to this route cannot fly with full payload. United's 757s assigned to transatlantic routes are fitted with 169 seats.[130] In July 2018, 611 of the 757-200 versions were in service.[2]
The 757-200PF, the production cargo version of the 757-200, entered service with UPS Airlines in 1987.[61] Targeted at the overnight package delivery market,[61] the freighter can carry up to 15 ULD containers or pallets on its main deck, for a volume of up to 6,600 cubic feet (187 m3), while its two lower holds can carry up to 1,830 cubic feet (51.8 m3) of bulk cargo.[29] The maximum revenue payload capability is 87,700 pounds (39,800 kg) including container weight.[132] The 757-200PF is specified with a MTOW of 255,000 pounds (116,000 kg) for maximal range performance;[61][132] when fully loaded, the aircraft can fly up to 3,150 nautical miles (5,830 km).[132] Because the freighter does not carry any passengers, it can operate transatlantic flights free of ETOPS restrictions.[49] Power is provided by RB211-535E4B engines from Rolls-Royce, or PW2037 and PW2040 engines from Pratt & Whitney.[132]
The freighter features a large, upward-opening main deck cargo door on its forward port-side fuselage.[133] Next to this large cargo door is an exit door used by the pilots.[29] All other emergency exits are omitted, and cabin windows and passenger amenities are not available.[29][134] The main-deck cargo hold has a smooth fiberglass lining,[135] and a fixed rigid barrier with a sliding access door serves as a restraint wall next to the flight deck.[134] Both lower holds can be equipped with a telescoping baggage system to load custom-fitted cargo modules.[29] When equipped for extended-range transatlantic operations, UPS's 757-200PFs feature an upgraded [133]
Next to this large cargo door is an exit door used by the pilots.[29] All other emergency exits are omitted, and cabin windows and passenger amenities are not available.[29][134] The main-deck cargo hold has a smooth fiberglass lining,[135] and a fixed rigid barrier with a sliding access door serves as a restraint wall next to the flight deck.[134] Both lower holds can be equipped with a telescoping baggage system to load custom-fitted cargo modules.[29] When equipped for extended-range transatlantic operations, UPS's 757-200PFs feature an upgraded auxiliary power unit, additional cargo bay fire suppression equipment, enhanced avionics, and an optional supplemental fuel tank in the aft lower hold.[49] Total production for the 757-200PF totaled 80 aircraft.[45]
The 757-200M, a convertible version capable of carrying cargo and passengers on its main deck, entered service with Royal Nepal Airlines in 1988.[45][136] Also known as the 757-200 Combi, the type retains the passenger windows and cabin doors of the 757-200, while adding a forward port-side cargo door in the manner of the 757-200PF.[49] Kathmandu-based Royal Nepal Airlines, later renamed Nepal Airlines, included the convertible model as part of an order for two 757s in 1986.[49]
Tribhuvan International Airport, with its 4,400 ft (1,300 m) elevation, in the foothills of the Himalayas.
[137] Patterned after convertible variants of the 737 and 747, the 757-200M can carry two to four cargo pallets on its main deck, along with 123 to 148 passengers in the remaining cabin space.
[49] Nepal Airlines' 757-200M, which features Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4 engines and an increased MTOW of 240,000 pounds (109,000 kg), was the only production example ordered.
[45][49][120]
In October 2010, Pemco World Air Services and Precision Conversions launched aftermarket conversion programs to modify 757-200s into 757 Combi aircraft.[138][139] Vision Technologies Systems launched a similar program in December 2011.[140] All three aftermarket conversions modify the forward portion of the aircraft to provide room for up to ten cargo pallets, while leaving the remaining space to fit around 45 to 58 passenger seats.[138][139][140] This configuration is targeted at commercial charter flights which transport heavy equipment and personnel simultaneously.[138][139] Vision Technologies Systems launched a similar program in December 2011.[140] All three aftermarket conversions modify the forward portion of the aircraft to provide room for up to ten cargo pallets, while leaving the remaining space to fit around 45 to 58 passenger seats.[138][139][140] This configuration is targeted at commercial charter flights which transport heavy equipment and personnel simultaneously.[138] Customers for converted 757 Combi aircraft include the Air Transport Services Group,[139] National Airlines,[138] and North American Airlines.[140]
In 2018, Nepal Airlines retired their sole Boeing 757-200M. They were trying to sell it for a price of 7 million, then 5.4 million, then 4.2 million. The deal fell through and Nepal Airlines planned to keep it in service to maintain its value.[141]
The 757-200SF, a conversion of passenger 757-200s for cargo use, entered service with DHL Aviation in 2001.[77][142] Modifications by Boeing Wichita in Kansas included the removal of passenger amenities, main deck structural reinforcement, and the installation of a 757-200PF forward fuselage section with a port-side cargo door.[78] The forward two entry doors are retained, resulting in a main deck cargo capacity of 14 pallets, which is one less than the 757-200PF.[78] Environmental controls can be fitted for animal cargo,[143] and rear exits and window pairs are retained on some aircraft.[144] Besides Boeing, Israel Aerospace Industries, Precision Conversions,[145] and ST Aerospace Services have also handled 757-200SF conversions.[77] In September 2006, FedEx Express announced a US$2.6 billion plan to acquire over 80 converted 757 freighters to replace its 727 fleet.[146]
757-300
Delta Air Lines 757-300 arriving at
Condor in 1999.
[69] With a length of 178.7 feet (54.5 m), the type is the longest single-aisle twinjet ever built,
[69] while being shorter than the 187.3 ft (57.10 m)
DC-8-61/63. Designed to serve the
charter airline market and provide a low-cost replacement for the 767-200, the 757-300 shares the basic design of the original 757, while extending the fuselage forward and aft of the wings.
[66] Six standard cabin doors, two smaller cabin doors behind the wings, plus a pair of over-the-wing emergency exits on each side,
[29] enable the 757-300 to have a maximum certified capacity of 295 passengers.
[147] A higher MTOW of 272,500 pounds (124,000 kg) is specified, while fuel capacity remains unchanged; as a result, the stretched variant offers a maximum range of 3,395 nautical miles (6,290 km).
[28][148] Engines used on the type include the RB211-535E4B from Rolls-Royce and the PW2043 from Pratt & Whitney.
[148][149] Due to its greater length, the 757-300 features a retractable tailskid on its aft fuselage to avoid
tailstrikes.
[104][150]
Condor ordered the stretched 757 to replace its McDonnell Douglas DC-10s and serve as low-cost, high-density transportation to holiday destinations such as the Canary Islands.[151] Because tests showed that boarding the 757-300 could take up to eight minutes longer than the 757-200,[113] Boeing and Condor developed zone-based boarding procedures to expedite loading and unloading times for the lengthened aircraft.[113] The 757-300 has been operated by mainline carriers Continental Airlines (now part of United Airlines), Northwest Airlines (now part of Delta Air Lines), and Icelandair; other operators have included American Trans Air (the first North American operator),[152] Arkia Israel Airlines, along with charter carriers Condor and Thomas Cook Airlines.Condor ordered the stretched 757 to replace its McDonnell Douglas DC-10s and serve as low-cost, high-density transportation to holiday destinations such as the Canary Islands.[151] Because tests showed that boarding the 757-300 could take up to eight minutes longer than the 757-200,[113] Boeing and Condor developed zone-based boarding procedures to expedite loading and unloading times for the lengthened aircraft.[113] The 757-300 has been operated by mainline carriers Continental Airlines (now part of United Airlines), Northwest Airlines (now part of Delta Air Lines), and Icelandair; other operators have included American Trans Air (the first North American operator),[152] Arkia Israel Airlines, along with charter carriers Condor and Thomas Cook Airlines.[88] Production for the 757-300 totaled 55 aircraft.[45] All 55 were in service in July 2018.[2]
Government, military, and private customers have acquired the 757 for uses ranging from aeronautical testing and research to cargo and VIP transport. The 757-200, the most widely ordered version of the aircraft,[45] has formed the basis for these applications. The first government operator of the 757 was the Mexican Air Force, which took delivery of a VIP-configured 757-200 in November 1987.[153]
- Airborne Research Integrated Experiments System (ARIES), a NASA platform for air safety and operational research, was created in 1999 using the second production 757.[154] The aircraft originally flew in the 757 flight test program before entering service w
The largest 757 operators are Delta Air Lines, FedEx Express and United Airlines; Delta Air Lines is the largest overall, with a 757 fleet of 127 aircraft as of 2018[update].[2] American Airlines' 757 fleet of 142 aircraft was the largest until 2007,[175] when the carrier retired Pratt & Whitney PW2000-powered models originating from its TWA acquisition to have an all Rolls-Royce RB211-powered 757 fleet.[176] Delta subsequently acquired 17 former TWA/American Airlines 757s, and in October 2008, gained 45 more 757s from its acquisition of Northwest Airlines.[177]
The cargo carrier with the most 757s is FedEx Express, which operated a 757-200F fleet of 111 aircraft in July 2018.[2] UPS Airlines operate a further 75 of the type, with DHL Aviation and its affiliated companies, DHL Air UK, DHL Latin America, European Air Transport Leipzig, and Blue Dart Aviation,[178][179] combined operating 35 cargo 757s of various types in 2018.[2]
Joint launch customer British Airways operated the 757-200 for 27 years before retiring the type in November 2010.[180] To celebrate the fleet's retirement, the airline unveiled one of its last three 757-200s in a retro style livery on October 4, 2010, matching the color scheme that it introduced the aircraft into service with in 1983.[181] Subsequently, the type remained in operation with the company's subsidiary, OpenSkies.[182]
Over the duration of the program, 1,050 Boeing 757s were built[1] with 1,049 aircraft delivered.[45] The prototype 757 remained with the manufacturer for testing purposes.[153] In August 2020, a total of 642 Boeing 757 aircraft of all variants were in commercial service with operators Delta Air Lines (127), FedEx Express (107), UPS Airlines (75), United Airlines (72), Icelandair (27) and others with fewer aircraft of the type.[2]
Orders and deliveries
Year |
Total |
2005 |
2004 |
2003 |
2002 |
2001 |
2000 |
1999 |
1998 |
1997 |
1996 |
1995 |
1994 |
1993 |
1992
|
Orders
|
1,049 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
0 |
37 |
43 |
18 |
50 |
44 |
59 |
13 |
12 |
33 |
35
|
Deliveries
|
1,049 |
2 |
11 |
14 |
29 |
45 |
45 |
67 |
54 |
46 |
42 |
43 |
69 |
71 |
99
|
Year |
1991 |
1990 |
1989 |
1988 |
1987 |
1986 |
1985 |
1984 |
1983 |
1982 |
1981 |
1980 |
1979 |
1978
|
Orders
|
50 |
95 |
166 |
148 |
46 |
13 |
45 |
2 |
26 |
2 |
3 |
64 |
0 |
38
|
Deliveries
|
80 |
77 |
51 |
48 |
40 |
35 |
36 |
18 |
25 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
Boeing 757 orders and deliveries (cumulative, by year):
Orders
Deliveries
- Data from Boeing, through the end of production[1][45]
Model summary
Model series |
ICAO code[123] |
Orders |
Deliveries
|
757-200
|
B752
|
913 |
913
|
757-200M
|
B752
|
1 |
1
|
757-200PF
|
B752
|
80 |
80
|
757-300
|
B753
|
55 |
55
|
Total
|
1,049 |
1,049
|
- Data from Boeing, through the end of production[1][45]
Incidents and accidents
As of February 2020[update], the 757 has been involved in 39 aviation occurrences,[127] including 11 hull-loss accidents.[3] Nine incidents and 12 hijackings have resulted in a total of 575 occupant fatalities.[183] The first fatal event involving the aircraft occurred on October 2, 1990, when a hijacked Xiamen Airlines 737 collided with a China Southern Airlines 757 on the runways of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, China, killing 46 of the 122 people on board.[184] Two 757-200s were hijacked on September 11, 2001 during a coordinated terrorist attack in the United States; hijackers crashed American Airlines Flight 77 into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, killing all 64 on board and 125 on the ground, and United Airlines Flight 93 was also hijacked, and crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, killing all 44 on board.[185]
In January 2011, the
FAA ordered fuselage inspections after an
American Airlines 757 lost an upper skin panel in flight.
[186]
Accidents involving pilot error include American Airlines Flight 965, which crashed into a mountain in Buga, Colombia, on December 20, 1995, killing 151 passengers and eight crew members with four survivors,[187] and the mid-air collision of DHL Flight 611 near Überlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, on July 1, 2002, with the loss of the two people on board plus 69 on a Bashkirian Airlines Tupolev Tu-154.[188] The American Airlines Flight 965 crash was blamed on navigational errors by the crew,[184] while the collision of DHL Flight 611 involved air traffic control errors.[188] Accidents attributed to spatial disorientation due to improperly maintained instruments include Birgenair Flight 301 on February 6, 1996, which crashed into the ocean near Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, with the loss of all 189 passengers and crew,[189] and Aeroperú Flight 603 on October 2, 1996, which crashed into the ocean off the coast of Pasamayo, Peru, with the loss of all 70 on board.[184] In the Birgenair accident, investigators found that the aircraft had been stored without the necessary covers for its pitot tube sensors, thus allowing insects and debris to collect within, while in the Aeroperú accident, protective tape covering static vent sensors had not been removed.[184]
Two private aircraft crashes were blamed on wake turbulence emanating from 757s.[62] On December 18, 1992, a Cessna Citation crashed near Billings Logan International Airport in Montana, killing all six aboard, and on December 15, 1993, an IAI Westwind crashed near John Wayne Airport in California, killing all five aboard.[62] Both airplanes had been flying less than 3 nautical miles (6 km) behind a 757.[62] The FAA subsequently increased the required separation between small aircraft and 757s from 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) to 5 nautical miles (9.3 km).[62]
On September 14, 1999, Britannia Airways Flight 226A crash landed near Girona-Costa Brava Airport, Spain, during a thunderstorm; the 757's fuselage broke into several pieces.[184] The 245 occupants evacuated successfully, with 40 requiring hospital treatment.[190] On October 25, 2010, American Airlines Flight 1640, a 757 flying between Miami and Boston, safely returned to Miami after suffering the loss of a 2-foot (60 cm) fuselage section at an altitude of approximately 31,000 feet (9,000 m).[191] After investigating the incident, the FAA ordered all 757 operators in the U.S. to regularly inspect upper fuselage sections of their aircraft for structural fatigue.[186]
Aircraft on display
[2] UPS Airlines operate a further 75 of the type, with DHL Aviation and its affiliated companies,
DHL Air UK, DHL Latin America,
European Air Transport Leipzig, and
Blue Dart Aviation,
[178][179] combined operating 35 cargo 757s of various types in 2018.
[2]
Joint launch customer British Airways operated the 757-200 for 27 years before retiring the type in November 2010.[180] To celebrate the fleet's retirement, the airline unveiled one of its last three 757-200s in a retro style livery on October 4, 2010, matching the color scheme that it introduced the aircraft into service with in 1983.[181] Subsequently, the type remained in operation with the company's subsidiary, OpenSkies.[182]
Over the duration of the program, 1,050 Boeing 757s were built[1] with 1,049 aircraft delivered.[45] The prototype 757 remained with the manufacturer for testing purposes.[153] In August 2020, a total of 642 Boeing 757 aircraft of all variants were in commercial service with operators Delta Air Lines (127), FedEx Express (107), UPS Airlines (75), United Airlines (72), Icelandair (27) and others with fewer aircraft of the type.[2]
Boeing 757 orders and deliveries (cumulative, by year):
Orders
Deliveries
- Data from Boeing, through the end of production[1][45]
Model summary
Model series |
ICAO code[123] |
Orders |
Deliveries
|
757-200
|
B752
|
913 |
913
|
757-200M
|
B752
|
1 |
1
|
757-200PF
|
B752
|
80 |
80
| Orders Deliveries
- Data from Boeing, thr
Deliveries
As of February 2020[update], the 757 has been involved in 39 aviation occurrences,[127] including 11 hull-loss accidents.[3] Nine incidents and 12 hijackings have resulted in a total of 575 occupant fatalities.[183] The first fatal event involving the aircraft occurred on October 2, 1990, when a hijacked Xiamen Airlines 737 collided with a China Southern Airlines 757 on the runways of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, China, killing 46 of the 122 people on board.[184] Two 757-200s were hijacked on September 11, 2001 during a coordinated terrorist attack in the United States; hijackers crashed American Airlines Flight 77 into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, killing all 64 on board and 125 on the ground, and United Airlines Flight 93 was also hijacked, and crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, killing all 44 on board.[185]
In January 2011, the
FAA ordered fuselage inspections after an
American Airlines 757 lost an upper skin panel in flight.
[186]
Accidents involving pilot error include American Airlines Flight 965, which crashed into a mountain in Buga, Colombia, on December 20, 1995, killing 151 passengers and eight crew members with four survivors,[187] and the mid-air collision of DHL Flight 611 near Überlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, on July 1, 2002, with
Accidents involving pilot error include American Airlines Flight 965, which crashed into a mountain in Buga, Colombia, on December 20, 1995, killing 151 passengers and eight crew members with four survivors,[187] and the mid-air collision of DHL Flight 611 near Überlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, on July 1, 2002, with the loss of the two people on board plus 69 on a Bashkirian Airlines Tupolev Tu-154.[188] The American Airlines Flight 965 crash was blamed on navigational errors by the crew,[184] while the collision of DHL Flight 611 involved air traffic control errors.[188] Accidents attributed to spatial disorientation due to improperly maintained instruments include Birgenair Flight 301 on February 6, 1996, which crashed into the ocean near Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, with the loss of all 189 passengers and crew,[189] and Aeroperú Flight 603 on October 2, 1996, which crashed into the ocean off the coast of Pasamayo, Peru, with the loss of all 70 on board.[184] In the Birgenair accident, investigators found that the aircraft had been stored without the necessary covers for its pitot tube sensors, thus allowing insects and debris to collect within, while in the Aeroperú accident, protective tape covering static vent sensors had not been removed.[184]
Two private aircraft crashes were blamed on wake turbulence emanating from 757s.[62] On December 18, 1992, a Cessna Citation crashed near Billings Logan International Airport in Montana, killing all six aboard, and on December 15, 1993, an IAI Westwind crashed near John Wayne Airport in California, killing all five aboard.[62] Both airplanes had been flying less than 3 nautical miles (6 km) behind a 757.[62] The FAA subsequently increased the required separation between small aircraft and 757s from 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) to 5 nautical miles (9.3 km).[62]
On September 14, 1999, Britannia ATwo private aircraft crashes were blamed on wake turbulence emanating from 757s.[62] On December 18, 1992, a Cessna Citation crashed near Billings Logan International Airport in Montana, killing all six aboard, and on December 15, 1993, an IAI Westwind crashed near John Wayne Airport in California, killing all five aboard.[62] Both airplanes had been flying less than 3 nautical miles (6 km) behind a 757.[62] The FAA subsequently increased the required separation between small aircraft and 757s from 4 nautical miles (7.4 km) to 5 nautical miles (9.3 km).[62]
On September 14, 1999, Britannia Airways Flight 226A crash landed near Girona-Costa Brava Airport, Spain, during a thunderstorm; the 757's fuselage broke into several pieces.[184] The 245 occupants evacuated successfully, with 40 requiring hospital treatment.[190] On October 25, 2010, American Airlines Flight 1640, a 757 flying between Miami and Boston, safely returned to Miami after suffering the loss of a 2-foot (60 cm) fuselage section at an altitude of approximately 31,000 feet (9,000 m).[191] After investigating the incident, the FAA ordered all 757 operators in the U.S. to regularly inspect upper fuselage sections of their aircraft for structural fatigue.[186]
A Delta Air Lines 757-200, registered as N608DA, is on display at the Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta, Georgia.[192] The aircraft was the sixty-fourth example built.[193] Prior to being moved to its permanent location, the aircraft was repainted into Delta's 'Widget' livery, the livery it wore when it was originally delivered; it is now on static display at the museum entrance.[192]
Specifications
A comparison of the different 757 variants
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757-200[28]
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757-200F[132]
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757-300[28]
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Cockpit crew
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Two
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2-class seating
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200 (12F Related development
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
Related lists
References
- ^ 200 passengers
- ^ 72,210 lb / 32,755 kg payload
- ^ 243 passengers
- ^ MTOW, sea level, 86 °F (30 °C), RB211-535E4B engines
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