Boeing has delivered the 1,050th and final 757 twinjet, to Shanghai Airlines. More than 1,030 757s remain in service. The first example of the type was handed over to the now defunct Eastern Airlines in December 1982. Boeing says the programme is ending as a result of "the capabilities of the Next-Generation 737 family and launch of the all-new 7E7 Dreamliner".
Source: Flight International
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