Why Airbus Built The A340-500
When ETOPS rules were relaxed, four-engined planes fell out of favor.
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The Advantages Of The Airbus A340-500
What’s great (and not) about the aircraft that was once the world’s longest-range commercial airliner
21 Years Ago Today: The Airbus A340-500's First Flight
The Airbus A340-500 used to be the longest-range commercial airliner.
Thailand Approves $250 Million For New Presidential Plane To Replace Airbus A340
The budget proposal includes funding for procuring a replacement and flight crew training to be spread over four years.
Did The Thai Royal Air Force Just Operate The World's Longest Airbus A340 Flight?
The flight from Bangkok to Charlotte took 18 hours and 14 minutes and covered 7,859 nautical miles.
There Are No More Passenger Airbus A340-500 Flights Planned This Year
There are no more scheduled airline passenger flights using the A340-500 anywhere in the world. But might that change?
Which Airline Flew The Most Examples Of Each Airbus A340 Variant
377 A340 aircraft were delivered in total - but each variant has seen different use.
