Boeing 757-251

17 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

The Boeing 757 series, built from 1981 through 2004, is increasingly rare at airports today. Its slender fuselage and high-powered engines make it a pilot favorite.

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Mitsubishi MD-88 (part of the MD-80 series)

Aircraft

757-251 B752

Delta Air Lines standard livery

N541US

Registration

Airline

Delta Air Lines

DAL / DL

Manufacturer

Boeing

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 757-200 is known for its performance at hot and high airports and transcontinental range capabilities; it remains a favorite on thin, long-haul routes.

Fleet Rarity

Delta is the largest operator of the 757, but the type is now retired from several major fleets, making it less common.

Record Flights

The 757 has operated ETOPS transatlantic flights and some of the longest narrow-body commercial flights.

Safety & Events

N541US was one of the earlier 757s delivered to Delta and has logged decades of reliable service.

Future Outlook

Many 757s are being retired or converted to cargo, but several remain in active service with Delta.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney PW2037

Engine

38.05 m

Wingspan

47.32 m

Length

7,250 km

Range

850 km/h

Speed

186 passengers (typical, 2-class)

Capacity

115,680 kg

MTOW

13.56 m

Height

37,400 lbf (166.4 kN)

Thrust

87-89 dB (ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant)

Noise

None