Originally Posted by
KC10 FATboy
Does the A321 even have the legs of the 757? Wiki says no. But don't put a lot of faith in Wiki for good reason.
The current A321 doesn't.
There is an improved model available next year.
By adding sharklets (between a raked wingtip and a winglet) and by increasing the MTOW the new model A321 will be able to do trans-cons and Westcoast - Hawaii. That model will have 17% fuel burn advantage over the existing 757-200.
My takeaway:
The oldest 757 days are numbered and those birds will be replaced by A321 as part of the Fleet Renewal RFP.
The 757-300 and the T-way ETOPS birds will stay in the fleet for a good deal longer...
Cheers
George