The Real Reason Airlines Are Dropping the 757

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Published3 months ago
Duration10:06
Video IDmDlDx1UDSek
Languageen
CategoryTravel & Events
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video

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Views19.3K
Likes751
Comments89
Engagement Rate4.35%
Likes per 100 views3.89
Comments per 1K views4.61

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Few aircraft in commercial aviation have earned the kind of reputation the Boeing 757 built over the years. It was powerful, versatile, and capable of flying routes that many narrowbody aircraft simply couldn’t handle. Airlines loved it because it could operate from short runways, climb quickly through difficult weather, and even cross parts of the Atlantic Ocean while carrying a relatively small number of passengers. For decades, the 757 was the aircraft that could do almost everything. So in this video, we take a look at why airlines don’t want the Boeing 757 anymore, how this once legendary aircraft dominated its niche for decades, and why newer jets like the Airbus A321XLR are now replacing it in the long-haul narrowbody market. Simple Flying: Visit our website where we publish 150-200 news stories per week: https://simpleflying.com/ Listen to our weekly podcast: https://simpleflying.com/podcast/ Download our iOS & Android app: https://simpleflying.com/simple-flying-android-ios-app-download/ Daily email digest sign up: https://simpleflying.com/daily-digest/ Check out our main YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT3wwJBh8fwePiNC63NlzCA Follow us on social media: Instagram: http://instagram.com/simpleflyingnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/simple_flying Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simpleflyingnews Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/33222643 #aviation #flight #avgeek #airlines #flying #aircraft #travel #AviationNews #airline #AviationTechnology#Aviation #Flight #Avgeek #Flying #Aircraft #Travel #pilot #AirTravel #Planes #Airports #GlobalTravel #757 #boeing #a321 #airbus #icelandair #deltaairlines #unitedairlines Advertise With Simple Flying. Reach millions of aviation enthusiasts, frequent flyers, and industry professionals worldwide. Learn more about partnering with us: https://www.valnetinc.com/en/simpleflying.

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