Why Northern Pacific Airways Has Chosen The Boeing 757

[@paularvozm]

The 757 is definitely one of the most gorgeous aircraft to ever be built. Its a shame its slowly dying, but its good to see it keeps on living in some parts of the world.

[@carlosandleon]

gorgeous is something else, the 757 kinda looks squished

[@paularvozm]

@@carlosandleon Squished? Of course its a narrow body aircraft but its literally a flying pencil in length. And i actually think the narrow body width makes it look rather sleek than squished. Squished is something i would say to an A318 or a 737-100, but not a 757.

[@carlosandleon]

@@paularvozm squished top and bottom

[@carlosandleon]

@@paularvozm It's got a weird face. I mean what is up with that?

[@ant2312]

georgous to Stevie Wonder maybe

[@vondahe]

The B752 is probably my favourite aircraft so I’m happy to see an airline giving this loyal workhorse a chance. Boeing made a huge mistake by not developing this airframe segment. Now Airbus are completely monopolising that.

[@ecoRfan]

Agree. Yes, the the 752 is heavy and thirsty for a narrowbody, but considering it made its first flight 40 years ago, and only had one production generation, it was ahead of its time.

[@jasonbabila6006]

I personally think it's an outstanding choice, it has a great range and it could land and take off at all 4 of the major Hawaiian airports.

[@MarcusNesbitt4]

I dont think theyre planning to fly to Hawaii, noone would go via anchorage to get there, and its a very competitive market nonestop from mainland US and Asia

[@nntflow7058]

They choose it because it's one of the cheapest options for them.

[@syxepop]

@@MarcusNesbitt4 - Alaska Airlines already does the ANC-HNL route (2x week I believe) on smaller 737's (Jeb Brooks already done in '21 a travel review on this very route). Northern Pacific "could" offer an ANC to any of the 4 HI airports as "a low-cost alternative" to Alaska. That'd be "the only way this upstart would dare to do that routing. Also Northern Pacific has strong Alaska Airlines competition on most routes they would want to try, so they have to be "delicate" on how they do it. And don't forget the 4 US Legacy airlines (Southwest included, as they started in '70) do strong business in the Northern and Central Pacific.

[@ant2312]

hahahahaha

[@B777X]

Excellent choice

[@Kevin_747]

I flew both the 757-200 and the 757-300 eight years. I have been retired since 2016 and last flew the 747 series. When I was trained on the 757 it was my first glass cockpit having transitioned from the steam gauge DC-8 and I had ten days to get it down before the type ride. It was a lot of late nights studying but I got it done. The big change for me at the time was how little fuel it burned for a long leg compared to the 4 engine DC-8. I'm an old dinosaur but its hard to believe the 757's are obsolete. I loved my time flying them. I wish Northern Pacific Airways a successful endeavor. I'm sure I've flown many of the routes they plan to cover.

[@secureteam5672]

I fly 757 200 F cargo with UPS yes its a great plane we just upgraded the engines

[@Kevin_747]

@@secureteam5672 Sounds good. I live in Louisville and my best friend just retired off the 75/76 domestic side.

[@peterlo5900]

It certainly looks like a much modern airplane despite being 40 years old..

[@blackbeansmatter1280]

It is hard to believe they're obsolete. Such a pretty plane.

[@auggith]

that’s incredibly cool! did you fly cargo?

[@stories-myhalfcenturyasapi3978]

The 757 is one of my favorite aircraft. But to say that it is a 20-year-old technology is understating the case considerably. 22 years ago this month, December of 1999, I got my type rating on the 757 (and the 767), which was 17 years after it entered service in January of 1983. It is more correct to say that it is basically a 40-plus year old design.

[@jefferyspicioli9192]

But,.. Did you like flying it?

[@brkitdwn]

@@jefferyspicioli9192 What part of "one of his favorite aircraft" don't you understand?

[@NarasimhaDiyasena]

I’m sure there’s off market upgrade packages right? The 757’s owned by Trump, a couple Russian Oligarchs, 4 Seasons and the USAF all look like they’re on steroids, but then again the coin that went in to making it that way would’ve been better off going into a NEO Isuppose

[@a3bilbaneo842]

Yeah it's like an airline choosing a 747 classic in 2010

[@Star737_yt]

@@jefferyspicioli9192 read the comment again

[@brkitdwn]

Boeing should bring the 757 back to life with upgraded engines and avionics. One of my favorite airplanes to fly on. With it's high lift wing design, and over powered engines, it's like a flying sports car.

[@syedputra5955]

They can always lower down the power of the engine if that is what the airlines want.

[@quillmaurer6563]

I seem to recall there were some design issues with the 757 that made it expensive to manufacture, so it was more expensive relative to it's abilities than the 737 or 767. There's also the drawback that such a long single aisle takes a very long time to load and unload. Especially now, it would make sense to make a new aircraft that serves the same size range - the NMA Boeing has been hinting at for a very long time - but at this point with everything going on at Boeing I'm starting to doubt they'll be able to make a new aircraft, or that the new aircraft will be designed and built right. For now they seem to be trying to stretch the 737 - a 1960s regional jet - into this role, and it will be very marginal at best.

[@Sterlingjob]

@@syedputra5955 A321 is still lighter and cheaper to operate.

[@airdailyx]

A new 757 would need new wing design as well with raked wingtips.

[@Sterlingjob]

@@airdailyx it’s too heavy for a start. The whole thing needs redesigning

[@zach_K]

757s are amazing aircraft and they have power like nothing else available today. They’re reliable and there’s still a lot of parts around the network. The 757 is a great choice for Northern Pacific. I’m sure there are some pilots out there in the world wanting to fly for Northern Pacific just to fly the 757.

[@marti2474]

Have you been on an A321 Neo?

[@nntflow7058]

Did you get paid to wrote that comment or something? It sounded like a PR person who goes around the internet leaving positive reviews about their company....

[@wsx2000lol]

older aircraft >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> new fuel efficient boring aircraft

[@Original-Jay]

@Santiago Ornelas I’ve been on both American Airlines Boeing 757-200 and now defunct Primera air A321neo. They don’t compare, the A321neo is clean, comfortable and beautiful interior wise, all round great flying experience. The 757 is a great aircraft just well past it’s prime, it was noisy, worn and interior outdated. The flight felt 2x as long.

[@wsx2000lol]

@Santiago Ornelas but you know what's even more boring and x8000 times more bland? An a350 or A 787, from that point onwards EVERY new airplane will look exactly like those

[@k9killer221]

There have been several planes that have been discontinued prematurely and the 757 is one of them. The BAe 146 is another one, they are snapped up on the second-hand market, because like the 757 it has unique performance characteristics which newer planes just don't have.

[@martinloney6322]

The Fokker 100 as well. They are iconic in Western Australia.

[@martinloney6322]

@Alfred Weber Fokkers have a huge place in Western Australian history.

[@idanceforpennies281]

@@martinloney6322 By sheer coincidence, I'm a West Australian and have flown F100s to Barrow Island many times. And Karratha.

[@martinloney6322]

@@idanceforpennies281 Thanks for the reply and for the work you do.

[@MKHNitro]

The One Four Sick should never have been built

[@Luton-Mick]

I've flown on everything from old 727s right up to A380s but 757 was always my favourite especially when half empty with an enthusiastic pilot at the helm :)

[@andrewmorton3177]

Totally agree. I once flew a BA 757 from Glasgow to Heathrow & with it being the last shuttle on a Friday evening there was only 4 other passengers! It was the most exhilarating take off I’ve ever experienced, it went up like a rocket. I had the whole back of the cabin to myself & the BA crew weren’t shy in dishing out the free beverages 😂. Brilliant flight on a fantastic plane.

[@Luton-Mick]

@@andrewmorton3177 I used to be a regular with the long since gone Britannia Airways when they had scheduled services between Luton and Belfast ,even though they had plenty of 737's they always used the 757 hence more often than not it was half empty..good times indeed!

[@TheLaw1981]

Personally this 757 bird has flown with very few issues they might be old but they have the ability to go into a new era flying high they are reliable

[@JuanN64Projects]

I hope Boeing is watching this. This is great opportunity to revisit the 757 variant and make a few tweaks to meet today's standards. Boeing is going to miss out on this opportunity if they don't get the 757 program going.

[@quillmaurer6563]

They keep talking about making a "NMA" that would fill the same niche, but with all the issues they're having I'm doubtful they'll ever manage that, especially to make an aircraft that is designed and built right. They really need to shift their entire corporate mindset to get back into making good airplanes. For now they're trying to stretch the 737 - a 1960s regional jet - into a 757 replacement with the MAX 10, but I'm predicting that will be marginal at best.

[@alexmelia8873]

The 738 MAX can do the same mission with cheaper construction and less fuel. The 757 was great when the 737 was short and still running turbojets. Now it’s a dinosaur

[@marcelbischof7203]

@@1999fxdx how will airbus copy it??

[@ItsAndyAntonio]

Love the 757 aircraft. Once they upgrade the cabin like Delta and American it will be a nice start for them.

[@frglee]

The Icelandair model is a very good one to copy - I've flown several times from the UK to the States using the Keflavik hub, and also stopped off in Iceland en route, both for a few hours with a complimentary visit to the Blue Lagoon hot spa lake, and also for a few days to explore the country. The Keflavik Airport hub works very well in this case, imo, and breaks up a long transatlantic journey into two more pleasant hops.

[@rickkern5785]

The boost in efficiency they get from all of their flights going through Anchorage is huge. They only have to carry half the fuel that the non stop flights from US to Japan carry lowering fuel costs significantly.

[@jcspotter7322]

Less than half, you have to have more fuel to carry the extra fuel. You can also have less fuel tanks, which can be used for cargo, creating extra revenue

[@z987k]

@@jcspotter7322 No, fuel tanks cannot be removed. And they most certainly cannot just start stuffing cargo in the wings. The 75 barely has the legs to go to Japan from ANC, let alone on less fuel.

[@aaronlopez3585]

I'm biased, I personally like the 757. And putting "pencil to paper" it makes sense to use ready a platform with crews that are experienced in the equipment.

[@clam3843]

I think this is a wonderful choice of aircraft. I am a "Boeing side person" , and the 757 is my second favorite aircraft. The first is the 747-8I..

[@mauriceclemens3286]

The 757 should be inexpensive to acquire and the 757 is ETOPS certified and has lots of range. I worked on the 757 at American Airlines and it was a great aircraft.

[@z987k]

It CAN be etops. That's up to the certificate holder and FAA. They don't hand out ETOPS like candy. Usually takes years. And the 75 really dosn't have much range for the pacific. There's a reason they never really operated there.

[@titan_fx]

IMO, 757 is just ahead of it's time. Since now both aircraft manufacturer giants are pursuing the niche that 757 once held.

[@DMSparky]

Sounds logical. I guess I’ll echo comments from the last video. Dang that is a great looking livery.

[@mfmf100]

Exactly what I thought. Really good looking.

[@davidh9844]

It might not get the gas mileage of say the 797 (which hasn't even been built) or a A 321Neo, but they have to be dirt cheap to acquire, maintain, and they remain some of the safest aircraft flying. If I'm not mistaken, other than the intentional crashes involved in 9/11, there have been only two 757s that have crashed, and both were due to pilot-computer input error, never mechanical failure. And I understand they are like flying high performance sports cars. Pilots love the plane.

[@TheLifetraveler1]

I love the 757. It was one of my favorite aircrafts to be on when I worked for a major airline. The last one that I flew on was in icelandair 757 from Reykjavik to Detroit. It was such a pleasant flight in a beautiful plane.

[@JoseJimenez-sh1yi]

The 757 refuse to die.

[@keko7098]

I would rather fly on a 757 than any other aircraft today! And, yes, Boeing made a major mistake by letting this design drop!

[@stephenjacobs5640]

just because its rare

[@paulvanobberghen]

I always liked the 757. Funny they choosed to paint the area around the cockpit windows the exact same way the new Airbusses are painted. It's like "I so much want to be a A321 XLR, so I'll make believe I am".

[@radudeATL]

You know what they say: “Imitation is the sincerest form of et cetera.”

[@schtoop]

​@@radudeATL I think it's a trend that's no longer isolated to Airbus. Been seeing quite a few 73s and various regional jets with the "racoon mask". It's like two tone cars. 2 years ago, none. Now every car maker has a two tone car (dual colors).

[@carlosandleon]

@@schtoop Air Canada

[@mpsangha]

While it's mainly aesthetic I think it may be functional in the fact it can help absorb glare, much like athletes who put black paint below their eyes. And yes, it looks cool/modern too!

[@sovereignvanu3703]

I don't think it's just for looks, Airbus adding it to all A/C may be to a cheap way to help with cockpit lighting or temperature control for the cockpit. Although you may be right on why Northern Pacific did it lol.

[@huplim]

I was always wondering why they didn't replace the 757 with something newer, or at least upgraded the existing 757. It's a great plane

[@quillmaurer6563]

That's what is desperately needed. Boeing has been hinting at a "NMA" for a long time, but I'm doubtful the company as it is now will be able to pull off designing and building a decent aircraft, they're just trying to keep up with all the problems cost-cutting has earned them on the 737 MAX and 777-X platforms. For now they're just trying to stretch the 737 - a 1960s regional jet - into that role with the MAX 10, but I'm predicting that will be marginal at best.

[@turbofanlover]

Well, the glorious beast that is the Boeing 757 is my all time fav passenger aircraft. So, it is always a good thing when any of these awesome birds takes to the sky. :)

[@nthoang1293]

the 757 is still one of the most beautiful jets in my eyes

[@ATIMELINEOFAVIATION]

The livery looks so amazing on the 757!

[@Ripper13F1V]

757 is a fantastic choice in and of itself. We've been yelling at Boeing to build an actual replacement aircraft for it, instead of the 737MAX that they peddled as "good enough".

[@dlvox5222]

The 757 is a fantastic platform. Range and speed. Not super fuel efficient but with avionics and interior upgrades it’s a great option.

[@finleyfendt3750]

The 757 should have been the aircraft engineered as a MAX not the 737. Think about it. More cargo space as well, wow. 12-26-21

[@tripper1001]

Yeap! All the problems with the max stem from the landing gear being too short - you can stretch the 737 all you like, but the wings will always be too close to the ground. The 757 was built from the start to fit high bypass engines. What the 757 does comfortably, the Neo and Max can only just barely do.

[@finleyfendt3750]

@@tripper1001 very well put and thank you. Boeing made a big mistake. Pressure from the customer, probably. 👍

[@onelastflightmv3229]

Wish there was a new Gen of 757, it's by far the most reliable narrow body that haves aged well, a new Gen would of been great.

[@Andrew-sv6zq]

It's an excellent choice. The 757 is a high performance aircraft designed for high altitude places. They are a solid aircraft and there are plenty of them available.

[@Mac1PC]

The long legged beauty. 757 is one of the prettiest, and sweetest planes I have ever flown. It looks fast even when parked at the gate.

[@FlyguyLonnie]

Best of luck and success and the 757 is a great choice for this company .

[@CARPIXTVPage]

The 757 is a wonderful airplane. It was my favorite when traveling in Europe during the late 90's on BA

[@markar6395]

I think the 757 was such a good design due to its versatility across many different situations, routes and airports. It is widely commented in that neither the a321 or 737 can match that versatility although good on the majority of 757 routes. In my opinion it is Boeing's most underrated and finest aircraft, particularly when considering airfield performance

[@ant2312]

and 99% of euroeans would rather fly the A321 than a creaking 757

[@frankpinmtl]

I think you need to check the specs on the A321Neo again...

[@D-E-Raptor]

Facts

[@mikescallon4288]

@@ant2312 Neither here nor there the 757 will out muscle any version of the A321 and get you to your destination 30 minutes sooner any day of the week.

[@timothycook2917]

Still the cutest passenger jet built 😉

[@baadnewz017]

The Maximum Weight Capacity to power ratio makes the 757 a workhorse and is one if the most underrated aircraft ever built.

[@MrMiD.Life.Crisis]

2:18 - I always thought the 757 was hugely popular with crews and controllers. Shows how little I know. Great upload, I'm glad I found your channel. Hope everyone is well and good and had a great Christmas!

[@quillmaurer6563]

Crews and controllers love it. It's airline bean counters that don't because it's less efficient, and they're the ones that make the decisions.

[@brianevans656]

I remember the comments from the Captain of AA's inaugural flight of American Airlines Boeing 757-200, from JFK to San Juan, Puerto Rico, way back in 1989. "Great aircraft! Ideal stage length for the Boeing 757". AA operated 177 of the type. Pretty, pretty, pretty good.

[@drharold2k]

I piloted the Boeing B757 for two different airlines in the 1990s, and it's a remarkable aircraft. During my flying career, I have made several Cat-3B Zeros-Zero landings with extreme precision. The fuel burns at FL410 is very good depending on the winds aloft. Even with the high Flex temp setting during Takeoff, the B757 out performed other Airplanes a have flown. Yes, it's an older technology, but the IRS and EFIS systems can be upgraded to the latest flat panel displays instead of the original CRT.

[@jakeoht791]

I personally love the 757. One of my more recent flights on Delta was on a 757. As far as customer experience there is no complaint and the plane's design doesn't look as old as it is.

[@edwardmccain5099]

These 757s are great airliners to fly them and to fly with.

[@DaleSteel]

Personally my fave boeing plane. Spent alot of time on 757 over the years. Faultless. Normally if its boeing I ain't going but love the 757

[@KevinBenskin]

I think it's a good choice for Start up airline , it has the range, speed and versatility despite it's and older aircraft

[@JBM425]

Also, they are cheaper than a new plane. While fuel costs might be higher than a newer plane, the plane itself is a lot cheaper than a newer plane, which makes up for the higher fuel costs.

[@KevinBenskin]

@@JBM425 facts

[@kenmenees1118]

The 757 became my favorite commercial Jet aircraft, I have worked on many aircraft in my continuing career,36 plus yrs . The 757 has been the most reliable aircraft yet, especially with the Rolls Royce engines.Not crazy about the Airbus 319-321 series Hope the 757 sees the sky's again and back into production.

[@jimboscomp]

I like the 757, I've taken it many times domestically, and was the plane I flew on from Newark to Berlin. It's a reliable aircraft, and I'm sure it's a great business move to get them in a startup situation. Maybe once they have established themselves in the market, newer aircraft models will make financial sense, but nothing wrong with starting with this.

[@2chuck]

Maybe Boeing should take notice that the 757 is loved by passengers and Airline CFOs as well. It, along with the 767 is my all-time favorites, especially with brand new upgraded interiors. Delta is planning to operate their totally refurbished Boeings beyond 2025. It's unusual to see so much loyalty to an older aircraft, but they (Boeing) just aren't making them that good anymore. I also agree with the choice of the A321, not an exact replacement but a great airplane.

[@quillmaurer6563]

A321 is the closest thing available to a 757 replacement. Not ideal, not an exact replacement, but there aren't any other options that come as close.

[@ianeric71]

I think it's an excellent choice. Buying used ones should be relatively inexpensive, keeping overheads low until well established and then looking to upgrade. My son was a captain on 757 for years and has lots of praise for it.

[@kevino.7348]

Cheaper to buy/lease, but more expensive to maintain and operate. That’s generally a losing combination, in my experience.

[@ianeric71]

@@kevino.7348 I stand by my opinion. keeping overheads low UNTIL well established and then looking to upgrade.

[@henrypetterson7398]

I’d like to see them offer competition to Alaska and Delta on Portland to Hawaii and Portland to Anchorage. Alaska has a firm hold of this area, and I think competition would do the local consumer here in PDX much good.

[@skarabraeranch2093]

But, no surprise, they ignore their closest neighbour and closest market ... which many Alaskans (amazingly) are hugely ignorant of. Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver are markets which I doubt they've even thought of. On the other hand, Icelandic ...

[@rossflynn4428]

My favorite ride bar none. The take off is a “moment” to cherish. Aer Lingus Dublin to Hartford. Guinness before and the brewery in the terminal at BDL to look forward to in just 5 hours. I get the early flt out of LHR over to DUB, clear US customs there, join those in the know for the Guinness en route. Evening hop to GSO and home for dinner. Just love the 757.

[@AndreA-ke2id]

Unlike a lot of commenters, I'm going to put my affection for the 757 aside. We're talking about a new business here and the choice of the 757 was a huge business decision and somewhat of a gamble in terms of profits, given the inefficiencies of the plane compared to others. As with any business selling a product or service, if the price point is right then there's a good chance of success. The people at Northern Pacific will have done their homework in terms of costs and will have looked at other long term operators of the type like Icelandair. In the UK the low cost holiday airline Jet2 are still using 30+ yr old 757's successfully. Although the design is nearly forty years old it still stands up to scrutiny today. And passenger won't know any different anyway. As the saying goes, 'A coat of paint can hide a thousand sins' !!

[@greystripe3737]

Fantastic to see these old birds getting new operators. As they get rarer and rarer it's exciting to see them in New paint

[@fgrau7376]

The 757 should have never been cancelled. The 737-800/900/Max never really fulfilled the 757 replacement. I’m hoping the 797 will reintroduce a single aisle 757 type aircraft. I think Boeing regrets it’s decision to preemptively cancel it. Yet still build its big sister the 767 and modern “767” the 787.

[@michaelvickers89]

I’ve flown on this plane and it’s a very nice, powerful plane. 👌

[@chadnga8]

I love the B757! And I think the concept is Northern Pacific is great.

[@daveslaten8460]

Perfect choice, fuel economy isnt the best,but the combination of legs, field performance, reliability and maintainability cant be beat

[@patricknyindo2957]

SMART ( Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound ) move

[@UncleFred100]

I would agree with all the commentators who like this bird. Considering they are chopping them up now, why not build a brand around it. You can probably get 5-8 of them for one new 787, which allows you to add routes more easily. I must have been on over 100 757 flights on American in the 90’s, and it was a great flying plane…built like a tank 35 or so years ago. No carbon fiber here, and on those oceanic runs where there is weather, the plane is fast and can get up high fast if needed. And it can handle short fields with a load because of those big engines. If you’ve ever seen one jet off from Orange County, it’s pretty cool…😉👍

[@jeadie2273]

I have always loved the 757. Very graceful and more interesting than the 737 or A321. Shame it cannot be re-engined to make it more efficient.

[@ingehermanrydland9106]

I have always liked the 757 - its sleek design and long legs makes it stand out on any airport. It make sense to get the company off the gropund with proven and readily available technology, and the allow for growth and new technology as business develops. Biting off more that one can chew has assaulted and often killed thousands of ambitious businesses in their infant stages.

[@yengsabio5315]

Their livery is just... wow!

[@cheongyei]

Love their livery paint scheme. 757 is a great plane.

[@Turbo_S_Em_funf]

I think Boeing should make a '757 NG" or " 757 MAX" type of a thing.

[@quillmaurer6563]

That's what is desperately needed. Boeing has been hinting at a "NMA" for a long time, but I'm doubtful the company as it is now will be able to pull off designing and building a decent aircraft, they're just trying to keep up with all the problems cost-cutting has earned them on the 737 MAX and 777-X platforms. For now they're just trying to stretch the 737 - a 1960s regional jet - into that role with the MAX 10, but I'm predicting that will be marginal at best.

[@PaulWalker-tx8qq]

Although it's a great idea in principle, the fuel and maintenance costs will bring them down in the long run unless they make enough money to upgrade. Even with wet leasing aircraft they are still going to struggle in my opinion.

[@kevino.7348]

You are correct.

[@ljthirtyfiver]

My dream is to eventually fly the 757/76 one day. Airbus is cool but I’ve dreamed of that 75

[@njsullyalex2744]

I got to fly a United 767-300 in August. Despite that specific one being built in 1992, it was fully decked out in the Polaris 1st class. It was a joy to fly on and has aged like wine. Might get to fly a 757 with United in March!

[@ljthirtyfiver]

@@njsullyalex2744 good luck to you my best friends uncle just selected to fly the 76 for United. We’re very proud of him. And I know you’re family will be proud of you too

[@njsullyalex2744]

@@ljthirtyfiver I think maybe I misunderstood, I got to fly on one, I'm not a pilot lul. Though mad respect to your uncle if he's a real 767 pilot, that's awesome!!!

[@charlescherry1733]

Like so many others have already said, the 757 was a great aircraft - it’s still my all time favorite. And as the veteran of 4 start ups, I strongly support NP’s CEO’s warning that the perfect can very easily become the enemy of the good

[@calcrappie8507]

757 always like a young colt that wants to run. The performance jet of passenger aircraft. Grins on the pilots and grins on passengers. Let's fly baby!

[@APR1037]

I have flown on 757s often and loved them! The aircraft itself is fantastic. What airlines have done with the interior (i.e., “densification”) is disgraceful.

[@thatguyalex2835]

Iceland Air used the B757-200 as well. It was a great plane to fly on. I do hope that Boeing makes a 757 with crescent wings and rear mounted engines, so it can go closer to the sound barrier and have better fuel economy. A crescent wing is a wing that has a large sweep back for the first few dozen feet from the wing root (> 45° sweep relative to straight wing) and attaches to a less swept back (25-30° sweep back from straight wing). That means the aircraft can benefit in both lower subsonic speeds, and higher transonic speeds.

[@The_G_89]

I’ve said this many times before. All Boeing had to do was create a newer version of the 757 and I guarantee, a lot of airlines would’ve purchased it as well as this would give Boeing a competitive advantage over Airbus. Major L for Boeing.

[@cruisertechgt]

757 was before my time but I can see why its loved by so many. Its an over powered aircraft with those amazing Engines that were designed for the 767....I flew on a 757 Iceland air and the engines are just so powerful...sounded amazing. Looks amazing too

[@NicoLDMB]

I think that if they change the engines and put some new ones (more efficient) that could be a good think to do

[@maxgshepard9970]

I love the power on the takeoff roll.

[@kylecampbell1444]

The 757 also has a good cargo capacity which on these routes is a big thing.

[@stevehofmaster7489]

I think it's an awesome choice,great airplane good quality and actually one of my all time favorites!

[@TheCed5000]

The livery is fire

[@HotelGuyKarl]

Personally I love the 757. I wish I was part of the management team. Best of luck n

[@RedLP5000S]

Because it's one of the greatest airliners ever made.

[@matt8863]

Because the B757 is the Porsche of the commercial skies. Period.

[@MarcPagan]

For long haul flights ...few aircraft are despised more than the 757 by coach passengers and stewardesses

[@Itapirkanmaa2]

Finnair flew them from Toronto to Helsinki.

[@wsx2000lol]

I don't care I would give anything just to be sitting next to those rolls royce engines all flight nothing else matters

[@MarcPagan]

@@wsx2000lol You'll sing a different tune when you have to pee :)....and the isle to the lav is blocked by the service cart

[@wsx2000lol]

@@MarcPagan I never go to the lavatory in flights, I also don't drink anything before flights

[@MarcPagan]

@@wsx2000lol I admire your superhuman power "Not Pee Man"....:)

[@robinvanags912]

Great graphics (the Northern Pacific livery recalls UTA & Lufthansa) - I wish them well.

[@markdamstra]

i love the plane. I like the way it looks.

[@al5422]

The 757 is an incredibly capable aircraft and it has a very good safety record.

[@tommycat1313]

Love the 757 ! My fav to fly on and very pretty to boot. So what if it’s a little dated? The 737 is a relic.

[@jonmcfarmer6954]

A tour down memory lane for me. 😊 Fuel economy is not the only cost parameter when operating an airline. Equipment and maintenance costs are very important too and in these two catagories the 757 is very efficient. 👍😎

[@PapaG603]

The 757 is the Hot Rod of the sky

[@tetus1575]

Boeing should revamp the 757 best competitor for the a321

[@ecoRfan]

3:15 it’s really a 40 year old design. This February is the 40th anniversary of the first B757 flight. And it only had one production generation. Definitely was ahead of its time for a type that first flew in 1982 and never had a second generation.

[@zachary1615]

Honestly I'm surprised more carriers haven't focused on using ANC like they're going to, I know Cargo airlines do but that's a great idea for passengers too

[@zachary1615]

And 757 is a good choice I love that aircraft

[@LaczPro]

I don't mind about the 757 being used again, but that livery though. Tasteful. It looks brand new.

[@wozja]

This is exciting news to see 757’s back in action in new livery with a brand new airline ! 12 less A320 neos to bore us with on tarmacs everywhere. Long live the flying pencil !

[@magnustan841]

That’s harsh words on the A320neo, man.

[@filledwithvariousknowledge2747]

@@magnustan841 Well they have a point that there literally everywhere like 737

[@quillmaurer6563]

At least for a little while, if they are successful they will probably buy A321NEO XLR's once they have the capital. Agree though that the aviation world is getting boring with the vast majority being six-wheelers (meaning 737 and A320 series), no variety. Just look at what it was like say 30 years ago, when we saw a wider variety of things, not just different models but entirely different looking airplanes. Some with underwing engines, some with tail engines, conventional tails, T-tails, 2, 3, 4 engines, and so on. Now it's just a question of how big your underwing-engine conventional-tail twinjet is, and most of them are 737 or A320 size. Granted that's what everyone uses because it's been found to be the best design, most practical and efficient. But it sure is boring.

[@magnustan841]

@@quillmaurer6563 Their CEO did mention they are looking at next-gen aircraft once their operation matures, A321 LR and XLR being one of them. Only us avgeeks and plane spotters think it’s boring, but if it’s making airlines money, what can we say?

[@quillmaurer6563]

@@magnustan841 To me it seemed heavily implied in the video that they would get A321XLR's or something once they had the money, the 757s are just to get started. They don't have the capital or available aircraft to use A321s, while 757s are plentiful and cheap, but less efficient. Very true what you say about boring aircraft. Airlines want what will make them the most money, that which is cheap to operate and reliable. Most passengers want that which is comfortable, quiet, reliable, and facilitates cheap tickets, they don't care if it's the same type they've been on a million times before. To both airlines and most passengers, aircraft are best described as appliances, the same way a lot of "boring" but reliable, economical cars (most Toyotas are the best example) are. If for whatever reason there were to be an airline flying 727s, avgeeks would love it, but they would be more expensive to fly and thus more expensive tickets, more likely to break down, and noisier, so most passengers would prefer instead the company with the A320NEO's. Well unless the 727s have 1980s vintage seats in them that provide actual padding and legroom, I think a lot of people would tolerate the noise for more comfortable seats than the modern "high-density" stuff so many airlines have gone to.

[@cesarquintana9034]

One of the best aircraft of all times. Super reliable long range and short range. I'll fly them anytime one engine versus an Airbus.

[@MKHNitro]

One of the best aircraft ever made by proper Boeing New Boeing couldnt build a shopping trolley properly

[@A.hdh.]

They need more 757s!!

[@NarutoHarryPotter]

Who is it getting those older 757s from? And are there any known routes it will fly? Likely not all the way to US east coast…

[@CARBONHAWK1]

American

[@brentsutherland6385]

Have they decided on Narita vs. Haneda? It sure makes a lot of sense to go to Seoul and Tokyo through ANC.

[@kalaketu]

Thanks Sumeet Ji. This is a smart move by NP and they will save on expenditures by getting great lease rates.

[@frankpinmtl]

They are buying them