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COMBI Jets: The Rarest 757 In The Skies

The Boeing 757 is a beast of an airliner. The single-aisle jet is overpowered, robustly engineered with a super-critical wing that balances both short takeoffs and landing distances with transatlantic…

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Five Ways Boeing Could’ve Upgraded The 757, And How It Could Influence The 797

Back in 2002, Boeing faced the daunting decision to close the Boeing 757 line down. At the time, the United States was feeling the full effects of the air traffic…

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Watch The Most Overpowered Airliner Wow Airshow Attendees

The Boeing 757 is an amazing aircraft. It was built to replace the 727, offering a high-lift wing and overpowered high-bypass engines. Approaching 40 years after its debut, the Boeing…

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Iceland Is The New Cool Place To Go Thanks To Ultra Low Cost Airlines

Iceland blew up on the travel radar last year, becoming the new “it” place to travel, whether you’re looking for a great spot to climb some icebergs, or if you’d…

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High Winds Didn’t Deter Boeing Pilots From Flying The 757 For the First Time

“Looks like you had a little bit of bumpiness there.” It was a gusty day in February. Experienced Boeing test pilots didn’t flinch. On Feb 19, 1982, N757A (Callsign: Boeing…