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Edelweiss Airbus A340 Sinks Toward Runway After Takeoff
A video of the incident is attracting a lot of attention online.
Top 5: These Are The Airbus A340-600's Busiest Routes At Lufthansa
While the airline has been phasing the Airbus A340-600 slowly, there still are some busy routes that involve the type.
This Week In Aviation History: The Airbus A340 Enters Service
The A340 started its commercial journey three decades ago on March 15.
2 Airbus A340s Depart Lithuanian NATO Air Base Bound For Iran
One of the Airbus A340 aircraft was subsequently moved to Afghanistan.
26 Years Ago: How A Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340 Landed Without Fully Extended Landing Gear
In late 1997, a Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340 made a dramatic landing at London Heathrow Airport after suffering landing gear issues.
The 13 US Routes Lufthansa Will Fly Its Airbus A340s This Summer
Some 11 US airports will see the aging quadjet.
SWISS Scraps Domestic Airbus A340 Flights This Summer
Unfortunately, SWISS has abandoned its plans to operate the short hop between Zurich and Geneva with an A340-300.
Lufthansa Will Replace Discover Airlines To Philadelphia With The Airbus A340 From October
The Airbus A340-300 will return to Philadelphia once Lufthansa replaces Discover Airlines on flights from Frankfurt, Germany.
SWISS Is Planning Airbus A340 Flights To Seoul Incheon Airport
The route returns after it was last served 26 years ago by Swissair.
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.