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Viewpoint: Airbus Should Build A Truly Long-Range 757 Replacement
As a pilot for US Airways, I always believed there had to be a better way for single-aisle aircraft to fly long distances. I used to fly the Airbus A321 from Philadelphia (PHL) to Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO), but even with two auxiliary center tanks, the A321's advertised range of 3,000 nm (2,400 nm useful range) limited it to only transcontinental flights. I also flew the Boeing 757 from Brussels (BRU) to PHL many times, taking off with a full load of fuel, passengers and… (aviationweek.com) Plus d'info...
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As much as I like the 757 in the looks and power department, as with any aircraft of it's time, the long haul market has pretty much navigated away from single aisle. Domestic routes will stretch the limits, but whether time is about the same or not between many points, there is something about going across the pond in a single aisle that turns people off. You can get by with it JFK to LAX but though it will make it in fine style, JFK to LHR will eventually bite you in the butt.I think this is evidenced by the 767 and now it's looming retirement and the market takeover of the 777 and it's airbus competitor.
Lack of Lavs, room to pass people and stretch your legs are reasons why only wide body planes should be used for anything over 6 hours.
