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Phil Derner
@philderner.substack.com

I was a 757 loadmaster/dispatcher, know hundreds of pilots, have read everything on my favorite, active airliner. I never heard "Atari Ferrari." A search only shows this article. I think someone overstated this to the writer. Still, the reasons are correct. A good read on an underrated aircraft.

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Here's Why The Boeing 757 Got The Nickname 'Atari Ferrari'

jalopnik.comHere's Why The Boeing 757 Got The Nickname 'Atari Ferrari'The Boeing 757 was a favorite among pilots, who dubbed it the "Atari Ferrari." Learn the specs behind this aircraft and how it got its nickname.

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Phil Derner
@philderner.substack.com

Ken wrote for NYCAviation and I never noticed this. He's OG, and one of the best pilot experts the internet has ever seen. It's not as mainstream as implied, but if Ken affirms, I'd be more than happy to stand down.

Ken H
@aerosavvy.com

I can’t say if the term was used industry wide. It was popular at UPS in the 90s-early 2000s. Maybe it was just popular at UPS?

Ken H
@aerosavvy.com

Hi Phil! You’re too kind. I dropped by the NBAA booth at AirVenture hoping to say hi. The guy working the desk told me you didn’t make it this year. Maybe next year!