The Boeing 757, also dubbed the flying pencil, is one of the most popular twin jets, and it entered commercial service in 1983. With a capacity for up to 200 passengers in a two-class configuration, the aircraft can fly transatlantic routes nonstop with a range of approximately 3,950 NM. Some of the largest operators utilize 757s that are over 30 years old. This article explores those airlines and the active 757 fleet they operate.
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The Ships Airbus Uses To Move Aircraft Parts
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- August 8, 2024
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When you think of Airbus, the natural tendency is to picture aircraft – its in their name after all! Aside from commercial and military planes and helicopters, the European firm also has a Space division. However, when it comes to the logistics of assembling its aircraft, theres a robust maritime component to the operation.Indeed, Airbus and its production facilities around the world utilize several vessels to move components between sites at Broughton, Hamburg, Mobile, Tianjin, and Toulouse. Some are external charters while others are exclusively part of the Airbus family.