Boeing 757-224

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13 Apr 2026 · © Fraz

A United Airlines Boeing 757-200 (N12114) readied for departure, showcasing the elegant lines and operational legacy of this long-serving transatlantic narrowbody.

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Kiwi Aviation · 13 Apr 2026

Amazing!

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Aircraft

757-224 B752

United Airlines \'Globe\' livery

N12114

Registration

Airline

United Airlines

UAL / UA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner

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Location

Tenerife Sur Airport

TFS/GCTS

28.0445, -16.5725

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Tenerife Sur Airport TFS

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 757 is a mid-size, narrow-body airliner, revolutionary for its fuel efficiency and performance on both short and long-haul routes. United is one of the last major US carriers operating the 757 on long-range transatlantic and premium US domestic routes.

Fleet Rarity

Still a significant portion of United\'s international and premium domestic fleet, but retiring steadily; fewer than 250 active 757-200s in US passenger service as of 2024.

Record Flights

United\'s Boeing 757-200s are regularly used on \'long and thin\' transatlantic flights from the US East Coast to destinations in Western Europe and beyond, routes traditionally too lengthy for most narrowbodies.

Safety & Events

The Boeing 757 has an excellent safety record and has been favored for operational reliability; N12114 specifically has not been noted in major incidents.

Future Outlook

Expected to be retired from United\'s fleet within 5-7 years as A321XLRs and similar aircraft arrive.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4

Engine

38.05 meters

Wingspan

47.32 meters

Length

7,222 km

Range

850 km/h

Speed

200-239 passengers

Capacity

115,680 kg

MTOW

13.56 meters

Height

189 kN each

Thrust

Chapter 3 (ICAO, old standard); ~89-93 dB on takeoff

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