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2h ago · © Harry Bain

A United Airlines Boeing 757-200 in new blue globe livery approaching for landing on a clear day.

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Aircraft

United Airlines (New Blue Globe Livery)

Airline

United Airlines

Manufacturer

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Apple iPhone 15 back dual wide camera 5.96mm f/1.6

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner

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Location

The mound

Edinburgh Airport · EDI/EGPH · Runway 06L

55.9426, -3.3848

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Edinburgh Airport EDI

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 757-200 is a popular mid-size, narrow-body, twin-engine airliner introduced in the 1980s; United is one of the last US carriers operating significant numbers of this type.

Fleet Rarity

Boeing 757-200s are becoming rare in passenger service, especially with major carriers; United remains one of the main operators.

Record Flights

Known for transatlantic flights from the US East Coast to Europe, operating some of the longest scheduled narrow-body routes.

Safety & Events

The 757-200 has had a strong safety record and is known for its exceptional runway performance.

Future Outlook

Many are being retired, converted to freighters, or scrapped; United\'s fleet expected to phase out this type in coming years.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce RB211 or Pratt & Whitney PW2000 (cannot determine which from this distance)

Engine

38.05 m

Wingspan

47.32 m

Length

7,222 km

Range

850 km/h

Speed

200–239 passengers

Capacity

115,680 kg

MTOW

13.56 m

Height

36,600–43,500 lbf (per engine)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3/4, ~85–95 dB (varies with engine)

Noise