Boeing 757 Killer? Inside The Airbus A321XLR’s Record-Breaking Fuel Tank

For decades, the Boeing 757 occupied a unique corner of the commercial aviation market, offering airlines the ability to operate relatively small aircraft on surprisingly long routes while maintaining the economics and flexibility of a narrowbody aircraft. From secondary European cities to premium transcontinental services across the US, the aircraft became indispensable for carriers looking to avoid the costs associated with larger widebody aircraft.