Does Olympic Airways still exist?
Does Olympic Airways still exist?
On 29 September 2009 Olympic Airlines ceased all operations and most flights. Olympic Air, the new airline formed from privatisation, commenced flights….Olympic Airlines.
| IATA ICAO Callsign OA OAL OLYMPIC | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 6 April 1957 |
| Ceased operations | 29 September 2009 (sold name and logo to Olympic Air) |
| Hubs | Athens Thessaloniki |
Which airlines still use A340?
Airbus A340
| A340 | |
|---|---|
| Primary users | Lufthansa Mahan Air South African Airways Swiss International Air Lines |
| Produced | 1991–2011 |
| Number built | 380 (377 delivered to airlines) |
| Developed from | Airbus A300 |
Who founded Olympic Airways?
Aristotle Onassis
Olympic Airlines, Greek Olimpiaki Aeroporia, Greek airline, formerly known as Olympic Airways, founded on April 6, 1957, by the Greek shipowner Aristotle Onassis (1906? –75) but, from 1975, wholly owned by the Greek government.
How much does an Airbus A340 cost?
The jet is listed with a current market value of $6.52 million. This compares to a list price for the A340-600 of $275.4 million in 2011. Today the aircraft is owned by European Aviation.
What is an Airbus A340?
The Airbus A340 family of wide-bodied four engine airliners is optimised for long range to ultra long range performance and is in service with dozens of airlines worldwide for non-stop long-haul services. The aircraft entered service in 1993 with Air France and Lufthansa. The A340-200 typically carries 239 passengers on flights of up to 14,800km.
What is AWIATOR technology on the A340?
An A340-300 is being used by Airbus as a testbed for the AWIATOR technology programme to evaluate new ways of measuring and influencing aerodynamics and noise. The advanced flight deck incorporates an optimised layout of liquid crystal displays so that each crew member can easily assimilate all relevant data.
What is the range of the Airbus A300B11?
The A300B11, a derivative of the A310, was designed upon the availability of “ten ton” thrust engines. Using four engines, it would seat between 180 and 200 passengers, and have a range of 11,000 kilometres (6,000 nmi).
What is the fuselage of A340 made of?
The fuselage of A340 is mainly constructed of high strength aluminium alloy with some structures of advanced composite materials. One of the fleet of A340 airliners in service with Lufthansa Airlines of Germany.
