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R57 relay
Any idea how the new 73s and the 73MAX compare to the 757 performance wise? I know the 321 is not even in the same league and unless they put a new wing on it I don't see the neo being able to replace it on a lot of what you guys use a 757 for.
All I can say is Hawaiian ordered a bunch of 321neo's and are planning on doing west coast with 'em. Claim it works even out of Lihue (6500' runway). It might be a more viable 757 replacement than you think, although I'm not sure if trans-atlantic is really on the radar. Airbus seems to think it is.
US Airways doubts A320neo for international 757 replacement
Here's another techy article for you if you're interested in the neo vs. max fight:
Boeing 737 MAX ups the ante in dogfight with A320neo | Aspire Aviation