Boeing 757

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The Boeing 757 is a short to medium range, twin engine, narrow body airliner built by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. It was launched by Eastern Airlines and British Airways to replace the Boeing 727 and entered service in 1983. Production of the 757 ended on October 28, 2004 after 1,050 had been built. It can carry from 200 to 289 passengers, has a range from 3,150 NM to 4,100 NM, it is powered by two of the following: Rolls-Royce RB211, Pratt & Whitney PW2037, PW2040, or PW2043 turbofan engines, has a service ceiling of 42,000 ft and has a maximum fuel capacity of 11,489 US gal.

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