The Boeing 757 is an American narrow-body airliner designed and built by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. The then-named 7N7, a twinjet successor for the trijet 727, received its first orders in August 1978. The prototype completed its maiden flight on February 19, 1982, and it was FAA certified on December 21, 1982.

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There are over 160 757-200 in the Delta fleet. These aircraft are flown in 9 different configurations. SeatGuru provides maps for each version. Versions can be verified by looking at the live seat maps on the Delta site which show specific seat availability at the time of ticket purchase or at online checkin.

Boeing offered the standard 757-200 in a single-class configuration, while the 757-300 was available in both single and dual-class configurations. Many airlines outfitted the 757 with first-class cabins as well, but they remain a rarity.

Feb 25, 2024 · The Boeing 757 jet is one of the most iconic passenger planes ever made and has an interesting history, with a few design innovations that set it apart.

Apr 7, 2019 · Developed concurrently with the Boeing 767 in the late 1970s, the Boeing 757 entered commercial aviation service in 1982. Nearly 40 years later, the 757 is still considered one of the most capable narrowbody aircraft in the sky.

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Mar 29, 2025 · The Boeing 757, a medium-range narrowbody airliner, entered service in 1983, designed for high-performance transcontinental and transatlantic routes. Its maximum range is 3,900 NM, with seating for up to 239 passengers, making it popular among airlines. Despite its strong performance, rising maintenance and fuel costs have led carriers to ...

Feb 19, 2023 · The aircraft's first hull loss occurred in October 1990, when a hijacked Boeing 737 belonging to Xiamen Airlines collided with a China Southern Airlines 757 on the runway at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), killing 46 of the 122 people onboard.

Mar 10, 2025 · Boeing 757: Features Pratt & Whitney PW2040 or Rolls-Royce RB211 engines, providing more thrust and allowing for higher altitudes and longer distances. This difference in power translates to performance. The 757 can handle higher payloads and longer flight durations, making it suitable for transcontinental flights. The 737 is more agile and can ...