When was the last 757 built?

It was launched by Eastern Air Lines and British Airways to replace the Boeing 727 and entered service in 1983. Production of the 757 ended on October 28, 2004 after 1,050 had been built. The final aircraft was delivered to Shanghai Airlines on November 28, 2005.



The very last Boeing 757 rolled off the assembly line in Renton, Washington, in October 2004. This final aircraft, a 757-200, was officially delivered to Shanghai Airlines in April 2005, marking the end of a highly successful 23-year production run during which 1,050 units were built. Boeing decided to retire the 757 program because the increased capabilities of the newest 737 models and the development of the 787 Dreamliner were expected to fulfill the market's needs for a medium-range, narrow-body aircraft. Despite being out of production for over two decades, the 757 remains a "cult favorite" among pilots and enthusiasts in 2026 for its incredible "rocket-like" performance and ability to operate out of "high and hot" airports that challenge smaller planes. Many are still in active service today with major carriers like Delta and United, as well as cargo giants like FedEx and UPS.

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