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First Choice Airways Boeing 757-200 G-OOBP in classic livery at Fuerteventura Airport.
© LeoB747
Spotter's notes
First Choice Airways merged with Thomson Airways to form TUI Airways; the 757 is a backbone of UK holiday flights but is now being phased out for newer 737-8s and 787s.
Aircraft identity
Registration
G-OOBP
ICAO Type
B752
Model
757-236
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
First Choice Airways (operated by TUI Airways, ex-First Choice livery)
Airline Code
FCA (historical) / TOM (current for TUI Airways) / DP (historical) / BY (current for TUI Airways)
Livery
First Choice Airways (now merged with TUI Airways)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4
Thrust
2 × 192.6 kN (43,000 lbf)
Wingspan
38.05 m
Length
47.32 m
Height
13.56 m
MTOW
115,680 kg
Range
7,222 km
Capacity
233 passengers (typical 2-class)
Cruise Speed
870 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 3, ~90-95 dB
