Why was the A340 discontinued?
Why was the A340 discontinued?
A340 production ended when Airbus realized they could not compete with the 777. Production of the A340 ended in 2011 with Airbus knowing they could no longer compete against the twin-engine Boeing 777. This is added to all the remaining Boeing 747s and Airbus A380s that are still in commercial use around the world.
Are a340s still flying?
The A340-500 was 67.9 m (223 ft) long to seat 270–310 over 16,670 km / 9,000 nmi, the longest-range airliner at the time….Airbus A340.
| A340 | |
|---|---|
| First flight | 25 October 1991 |
| Introduction | 15 March 1993 with Lufthansa & Air France |
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | Lufthansa Mahan Air South African Airways Swiss International Air Lines |
Who still flies the A340-600?
Airline operators
| Airline | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates | United Arab Emirates | |
| Etihad Airways | United Arab Emirates | A340-300 transferred to Hi Fly A340-600 transferred to European Aviation Group |
| Eurowings | Germany | Operated by Brussels Airlines |
| Executive, Government, and Private Operators |
How much does an 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.
How much is a A340-600 worth?
Does British Airways fly the Air Belgium A340 300?
British Airways have wet leased some of Air Belgium A340-300s to operate on a selcetion of their flights. This is due to the grounding of BA’s B787 Dreamliners, because of the ongoing Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engine issues. The Air Belgium A340 is operating daily between London and Dubai, on flights BA105/BA104.
What kind of engine does an Airbus A340 have?
The Airbus A340 is a wide-body twin-aisle passenger airliner which has the distinction of being the first truly long-range aircraft to be produced by Airbus. It is powered by four FADEC turbofan jet engines, optimized to perform long distance routes.
What is the difference between the Airbus A340-600 and the Trent 500?
However, a 60,000 lbf (267kN) version is installed in the A340-600HGW (High Gross Weight), a higher-performance version of the A340-600. The Trent 500 has the same wide-chord fan as the Trent 700, together with a core scaled from the Trent 800.
How is the seating on air Belgium A340 in business class?
The seating on Air Belgium A340 in Business Class is staggered in either 2-2-1 or 1-2-1 configuration. There are a total of 45 business class seats across 2 cabins. Row 1 and row 8 have the best leg room due to their bulkhead position.
