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Aircraft

United Airlines (Post-Merger Blue)

Airline

United Airlines

Manufacturer

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro back triple camera 2.22mm f/2.2

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner

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Photo grade

D

D

Score: 58.0

Heat haze and focus blur reduce clarity, but the aircraft is well-placed with a classic airport backdrop.

Location

Austin Bergstrom International Airport

AUS/KAUS

30.1975, -97.6620

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Austin Bergstrom International Airport AUS

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 757-200 is a versatile mid-capacity, narrowbody jet, historically key for US transcontinental and mid-haul operations. Now a gradually retiring workhorse.

Fleet Rarity

United once had a large 757 fleet; fewer remain active due to age and fleet renewal.

Record Flights

757s have operated longer US domestic routes (e.g. Newark-Los Angeles) and transatlantic flights from secondary cities.

Safety & Events

Generally safe, but the 757 has been involved in some notable incidents, including weather-related accidents and engine issues.

Future Outlook

Many 757s are being retired; some are converted to cargo, others may be scrapped.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce RB211 or Pratt & Whitney PW2000 (unclear from image, both common)

Engine

38.05 m

Wingspan

47.32 m

Length

7,250 km

Range

858 km/h

Speed

200-239 passengers

Capacity

115,680 kg

MTOW

13.56 m

Height

170-191 kN (varies by engine)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3 (older standard)

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