The Boeing 757 is a narrow-body airliner jet designed and built by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. The stretched 757-300 was launched in 1996 and began service in 1999. After 1,050 aircraft had been built for 54 customers, production ended in October 2004, while Boeing offered the largest 737 NG variants as a successor.
The aircraft is powered by 2 x Rolls-Royce RB211 or Pratt & Whitney PW2000 underwing turbofan engines. Major customers for the 757 included U.S. mainline carriers, European charter airlines, and cargo companies.
It was commonly used for short and mid-range domestic routes, shuttle services, and transcontinental U.S. flights. Private and government operators have customized the 757 as VIP carriers. In 2017, there were 665 Boeing 757 in commercial service.