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, …

Aug 11, 2020 · Airbus developed the A330 and A340 together, reducing cost and risk. Photo: Getty Images. Developing the two aircraft together brought many advantages. They shared …

Aug 21, 2025 · The four-engine Airbus A340 once rivaled the Boeing 747, but some now see it as the worst Airbus ever because it was just too expensive to maintain.

Aug 10, 2025 · Most large jets today are powered by two big engines, and they seem to get from place to place just fine. So why does the Airbus 340 have four smaller ones?

Jun 18, 2025 · With its distinctive four-engine configuration and impressive 7,500+ nautical mile range, the Airbus A340 revolutionized long-haul aviation when it entered service in 1993.

Featured user comments Read user reviews for Lufthansa Airbus A340-300 (343) Layout 1 Submitted by SeatGuru User on 2020/02/29 for Seat 16A There is no bulkhead, there is …

Apr 11, 2011 · Designed as a four-engined long-range complement to the A330, the A340 competes primarily with Boeing's 777 and 747. The A340 shares many features with the A330, …

Feb 25, 2025 · iscover the remarkable Airbus A340-300, a groundbreaking aircraft that revolutionized long-haul aviation. This comprehensive guide explores its technical prowess, …

These fun facts illustrate the Airbus A340's contributions to long-haul aviation, its design innovations, and its role in shaping modern air travel.

Mar 30, 2024 · Since its launch in 1982, the Airbus A340 family was advertised as the optimal substitute jet for aging airplanes such as the Boeing 707-300 and the Douglas DC-8. Among …