THE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE ON our
Boeing 757
Known among professional pilots as "the Ferrari of commercial jets," the Boeing 757 jet is a versatile aircraft that works well for both short and long-range flights. The roomy cabin size and large baggage capacity on our private 757 make for a comfortable trip especially when jetting to far-off lands. These are among the reasons why it's the aircraft of choice on many of our luxury jet expeditions.
Here are a few interesting facts about our private Boeing 757 jets:
- Our private 757s feature powerful Rolls Royce engines with 87,000 pounds of thrust. This comes in handy in hot climates when high air temperatures can make it difficult for a plane to get the proper lift for takeoff.
- Thanks to that powerful engine, a 757 jet can take off on relatively short runways. It also performs well in high-altitude areas.
- The 757 can reach top speeds of 609 miles per hour. Cruising speed is normally 500 mph.
- Its maximum cruising altitude is 42,000 feet. Typical cruising altitude for a Boeing 757 jet is 38,000 to 40,000 feet.
- The 757 plane lifts up to 255,000 pounds and has bigger cargo holds so it can carry all the equipment and then some we need on our expeditions.
- The surface area of a pair of 757 wings is 1,951 square feet, about the same as the floor space of a typical three-bedroom home.
- The jet has been used to serve cities as far apart as 4,281 miles and as close as 65 miles.
- Although Boeing stopped production of the 757 in 2004, it supports the aircraft and still manufacturers its parts. That's because it's a very popular jet and a mainstay in many commercial fleets.
- The 757 has a cabin capacity for up to 239 passengers. On our trips, the jet is reconfigured with 52 or 80 spacious seats, which makes for a roomy interior that allows our guests the ability to stretch and move around in comfort.
