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Boeing 757-200 (757-223)

B757-24605Active

RegistrationCAC-GCJT

Verified aircraft dataagainst the official civil aviation register

OperatorCargojet Airways

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8incidents

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Boeing 757-200 (757-223) in Renton. Operates for Cargojet Airways. Previously flew for American Airlines.

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Technical data

ManufacturerBoeing

Engines2×

PropulsionJet

Built inRenton, Washington (EE. UU.)

Country of registrationCanadá

OwnerCargojet Airways Ltd.

MSN24605

Hex / ICAO 24-bitC04AEE

VerificationIdentity verified against the official register of Transport Canada (Canada) · Oct 9, 2026

The model · Boeing 757

Figures for the 757-200 variant, the most representative of the family

Length47.3 m155 ft

Wingspan38.1 m125 ft

Height13.6 m44 ft

Range7,251 km3,915 NMWith a typical passenger load

Cruise speed850 km/h459 ktMach 0.80

Service ceiling12,800 m41,995 ftIt flies above Everest (1.4 times its height)

Maximum take-off weight115,893 kg255,500 lb

Maximum payload57,452 kg126,660 lbIts 200 passengers with baggage would weigh about 20.0 t; the rest is fuel and cargo

Typical capacity200 passengersUp to 239 in a high-density layout

Endurance8 h 32 minAt cruise speed, non-stop

With its 7,251 km range, from Dallas-Fort Worth it could fly non-stop as far as:

LIMLima5,424 km BOGBogota3,933 km PTYTocumen3,210 km SEASeattle2,668 km JFKNew York2,235 km

Beyond its rangeLHRLondon7,627 km

The type first flew in 1982 (44 years ago) · About 1,050 units built · Production ended in 2004

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Airports

Airports of the airlines that have operated it

1991–2017American Airlines network of its single-aisle aircraft

Base

DFWDallas-Fort Worth MIAMiami CLTCharlotte

Main destinations

PHXPhoenix LHRLondon PHLPhiladelphia ORDChicago LAXLos Angeles JFKNew York SEASeattle DCAWashington BOSBoston

since 2017Cargojet Airways Ltd. airline base

Base

YHMHamilton

2017–2026Cargojet Airways airline base

Base

YHMHamilton

Flight logbook

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Aircraft chronology

Jul 2, 1991

Delivered to American Airlines

Delivered to American Airlines as N647AM.

Apr 26, 2017

Transferred to Cargojet Airways Ltd.

Transferred to Cargojet Airways Ltd..

Apr 26, 2017

Transferred to Cargojet Airways

Transferred to Cargojet Airways.

Sep 27, 2019

Incident at Calgary

On September 27, 2019, the Boeing 757-223 (Boeing) aircraft (registration C-GCJT), operated by Cargojet, was involved in an incident at Calgary due to a pressurisation failure in cruise. Source: the TSB (Canada).

Source: TSB

Mar 17, 2020

Incident at Vancouver

On March 17, 2020, the Boeing 757-223 (Boeing) aircraft (registration C-GCJT), operated by Cargojet, was involved in an incident at Vancouver. Source: the TSB (Canada).

Source: TSB

Mar 25, 2020

Incident at Hamilton

On March 25, 2020, the Boeing 757-223 (Boeing) aircraft (registration C-GCJT), operated by Cargojet, was involved in an incident at Hamilton due to a flap system failure. Source: the TSB (Canada).

Source: TSB

Sep 14, 2020

Incident at Cincinnati

On September 14, 2020, the Boeing 757-223 (Boeing) aircraft (registration C-GCJT), operated by Cargojet, was involved in an incident at Cincinnati due to a flight control failure during take-off. Source: the TSB (Canada).

Source: TSB

Aug 27, 2021

Incident at Vancouver

On August 27, 2021, the Boeing 757-223 (Boeing) aircraft (registration C-GCJT), operated by Cargojet, was involved in an incident at Vancouver. Source: Cargojet.

Source: Cargojet

Jul 15, 2023

Incident near Chicago

On July 15, 2023, the Boeing 757-223 (PCF) (WL) aircraft (registration C-GCJT), operated by Cargojet Airways, was involved in an incident near Chicago (United States) due to a cabin depressurisation or pressurisation failure. Source: Cargojet Airways.

Source: Cargojet Airways

Mar 12, 2024

Incident near New Town, North Dakota

On March 12, 2024, the Boeing 757-223 (PCF) (WL) aircraft (registration C-GCJT), operated by Cargojet Airways, was involved in an incident near New Town, North Dakota (United States) due to low oil pressure in one engine. Source: Cargojet Airways.

Source: Cargojet Airways

Jul 21, 2024

Incident at Hamilton

On July 21, 2024, the Boeing 757-223 (Boeing) aircraft (registration C-GCJT), operated by Cargojet, was involved in an incident at Hamilton due to a flap system failure. Source: the TSB (Canada).

Source: TSB

Operators

1991-07-02

American Airlines

Registration N647AM

2017-04-26

Cargojet Airways Ltd.

Registration C-GCJT · Lessor: Cargojet Airways Ltd.

2017-04-26

Cargojet Airways

Registration C-GCJT

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