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32 Years Of Flight: The Oldest Active Example Of Each Airbus A340 Variant
Almost 70 A340s worldwide are still active today.
Johannesburg Airport Has 30% Of Africa's Quadjet Flights
South Africa sees the most quadjets among all African countries.
Still Flying Strong: The State Of The Airbus A340 In 2024
Less than 80 Airbus A340s are listed as active worldwide, with airlines in Europe and Iran being the largest operators of the type.
South African Airways Relaunches Johannesburg To Perth Flights
After a pandemic-induced three-year gap, South African Airways is resuming its route to Perth in Western Australia.
Did You Know Certain Airbus Aircraft Have A 'Ditch Switch' For Emergency Landings?
The A320, A330 and A340 have a dedicated switch to help prepare the aircraft for water ditchings.
The Airlines Operating The Airbus A340 This Month
As of January 2024, just eight airlines offer scheduled passenger services onboard the Airbus A340.
Lawyer Says Passengers Had Valid Visas On Alleged Airbus A340 'Donkey Flight'
Legend Airlines Airbus A340s have been frequent visitors in Nicaragua over the past few weeks.
Suspected Human Trafficking Leads French Authorities To Ground Airbus A340
Over 300 Indian passengers were onboard enroute to Nicaragua.
Why Are The Engines On The Airbus A340 So Small?
The total thrust from four engines on the A340 is comparable to that of the two A330 engines.
UK Police Make Arrest After Fraudulent Aircraft Part Scandal
The UK authorities have raided the offices of AOG Technics, the company involved in the CFM56 fake parts scandal.
South African Airways Boosts December Airbus A340 Schedule
The airline has still not retired its final A340-300 plane.
Airbus A340 Business Class: How Do Different Airlines Configure Their Cabins?
While most airlines seat business class passengers up front, there are several with more unique solutions.
South African Airways Launches Abidjan Flights & Opens New Johannesburg Lounge
The new lounge offers guests enhanced comfort and more private working spaces.
Ultimate Luxury: You Can Now Book A 24 Day Airbus A340 "Air Cruise" For $80,000
The exclusive travel experience stops at nine iconic and breathtaking destinations across the globe, including the Maldives, Fiji, and Tanzania.
The Airbus A340-300: Who Still Flies The Quadjet?
There are relatively few A340-300 operators left, but they are spread all over the world.
17 Routes: Where Is Lufthansa Flying Its A340-300s This Week?
The German company has 17 A340-300s in its fleet.
What Happened To AirAsia's Airbus A340s?
Two of the quadjets served the low-cost carrier in the 2000s and 2010s.
There Are No More Scheduled Passenger Airbus A340-500 Flights
The ultra-long-range A340-500 has always been unpopular for commercial flights.