The Airbus A340 is a long-range, wide-body passenger airliner that was developed and produced by Airbus. In the mid-1970s, Airbus conceived several derivatives of the A300, its first airliner, …

Set out below is a list of former and current operators of the Airbus A340 airliner. There were 214 Airbus A340 aircraft in commercial service as of November 2022. [1][needs update] To be …

Nov 29, 2005 · Sources say the combination of weight-savings and new-generation engines should enable the A340-600E to offer significantly better operating cost and range …

May 3, 2024 · Despite the lackluster commercial response, Airbus had high hopes for the A340, which was meant to replace aging Boeing 747s and DC-10s, and was touted as having an …

Sep 1, 2009 · Gulf Air is seeking takers for its Airbus A340s as its newly appointed chief executive begins a "comprehensive review" of the loss-making Bahraini flag carrier. Aircraft trading and …

Feb 24, 2025 · The A340 quickly gained popularity as a medium-sized long-haul aircraft, becoming a favorite among airlines like Air France, Virgin Atlantic, and Singapore Airlines. …

Airbus A340 file photo (photo: Aviation Safety Network archives) 1920 Ballenger Av, 4th Fl. Aviation Safety Network: Aviation Safety Network: Databases containing descriptions of over …

The Airbus A340 is a long-range widebody commercial passenger airplane manufactured by Airbus. It is similar in design to its sister, the A330, but uses four engines rather than two.

The Airbus A340 is a long-range, four-engine, wide-body commercial passenger jet which typically seats up to 375 passengers in the standard variants and 440 in the stretched -600 series. …

The A340 incorporates high-technology features such as fully digital fly-by-wire flight control system. It also uses joysticks instead of yokes, with one joystick to the left of the pilot and one …