In a message dated 9/28/2003 12:13:30 PM US Mountain Standard Time, wlw-jr@xxxxxxx writes: > I guess the 727 wasn't a 'legacy' ? Did the 727 technically run out of > orders or was production just passed on to the 757? The airline industry was in a slump at that time and in order to get orders for the B757, Boeing had no other choice than end the 727 line. The problem Boeing faces today is quite similar: too many lines and not enough buyers. The B757 is a classic example as the Next Generation 737s have decimated the market for the 757. While Airbus has but one narrow aisle product (A318-321), Boeing has three with the B717, B737 and B757 - none of which share cockpit commonality. (gawd..I'm agreeing with Gordo, here!) And the much ballyhooed 7E7? The B767 line will have to end as there just aren't enough non NG 737 operators to make the numbers work. Now, do you really want to get me started on the quirky B717 again? RT Simpson Phoenix