The Boeing 757-200 is a twin-engine short-to-medium-range jetliner. It incorporates advanced technology for exceptional fuel efficiency, low noise levels, increased passenger comfort and top operating performance. The 757 offers other virtues as well, including great versatility by reducing airport congestion.

The 757 can fly both long- and short-range routes and its broad use effectively lends itself to "hub-and-spoke" planning.

Designed to carry 200 passengers in a typical mixed-class configuration, the 757-200 can accommodate up to 228 passengers in charter service, putting its capacity between that of the Boeing 737-900, and the 757-300.

The 757-200 and twin-aisle 767 were developed concurrently, so both share the same technological advancements in propulsion, aerodynamics, avionics and materials. This commonality reduces training and spares requirements when both are operated in the same fleet.

Because of these features, many airline operators operate both 757 and 767 airplanes.