The 757 Story Pt2: Engines & Sales

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The 757 Story Pt2: Engines & Sales

05-22-2019, 03:03 AM

I continue my look at the early years of the 757 by investigating Boeing's initial struggle for sales and the fierce competition between the engine providers. Check it out here:

The 757 Story Pt2: Engines & Sales - YESTERDAY'S AIRLINES

https://www.yesterdaysairlines.com/airline-history-blog/the-757-story-pt2-engines-sales

By the time the design of the new Boeing 757 was finalized in 1979 it was clear it would be a big improvement over the 727-200 Advanced and yet some commentators were under the impression that with both the 757 and 767 Boeing was effectively competing against itself as much as against the Airbus A310.

Delta & Northwest Orient Boeing 757-200s by rstretton, on Flickr

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