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The Airbus A340 is a twin-aisle passenger airliner that was the first long-range Airbus, powered by four turbofan jet engines. It was developed with technology from earlier Airbus aircraft and their features like the A320 glass cockpit; it shares many components with the A330, notably identical fly-by-wire control systems and similar wings.
Set out below is a list of former and current operators of the Airbus A340 airliner.
The four-engine A340 has greater range at lower cost than other long-range wide-body commercial jetliners and the aircraft’s extended reach and spacious interior also tailors it for VVIP and government use with highly discerning customers. There are four variants in Airbus’ A340 Family: the A340-200, A340-300, A340-500 and A340-600.
The A340-600 is the largest-capacity member of Airbus’ A340 Family, with an overall length of 75.36 metres and accommodations for 320 to 370 passengers (or 475 in high-density seating).
With a service range of 7,400 nautical miles, Airbus’ A340-300 is tailored to meet the needs of the 250-290-seat long-range market – offering direct point-to-point services and increased flight frequencies at lower costs.
Aug 11, 2020 · The A340 was a significant development at the time of its launch. It marked Airbus' entry into the quad jet market and offered healthy competition for other manufacturers. Production of the A340 ended in 2011, but it remains in service with several airlines. It has been a big casualty of the slowdown in 2020, though, with retirements increasing.
The A340-200 and 300 are the initial variants of the successful quad engined A340 family of long haul widebodies. The A340 and closely related A330 were launched in June 1987, with the A340's first flight occurring on October 25 1991 (an A340-300).
The A340 was a significant development at the time of its launch, marking Airbus' entry into the quad jet market and providing healthy competition for its ri...
May 3, 2024 · The four-engine Airbus A340 set records for long-distance passenger flights when it was first introduced.
The 15,740km (8500nm) ultra long range A340-500 and stretched 372 seat A340-600 are new variants of the Airbus A340 family, and are currently the world's longest range airliners.
