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The 13 US Routes Lufthansa Will Fly Its Airbus A340s This Summer

Some 11 US airports will see the aging quadjet.

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Quadjets: From Transatlantic Enablers To Uneconomic Giants

Quadjets once led the way for long-haul travel - they are now on the way out.

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How Much Does A Boeing 747 Weigh?

There is a degree of fluctuation between the family's many different variants.

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25 Routes: Where Lufthansa Is Flying Its Airbus A340s This Winter

Lufthansa is by far the world's largest A340 operator.

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Rare Quadjet: The Story Of The Ilyushin Il-80 'Maxdome'

The Ilyushin Il-80 is Russia's 'doomsday' plane that would carry the nation's top leadership in the event of a nuclear war.

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Flying Pencil: How Long Is The Airbus A340-600?

The quadjet is conspicuous for its long, thin design.

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Why Airbus Built The A340-500

When ETOPS rules were relaxed, four-engined planes fell out of favor.

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The Winners And Losers In Lufthansa's Quadjet Fleet

Some older aircraft are being kept around while newer aircraft are out the door.

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The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 111: China Eastern Crash, Air Canada A321XLR Order

Join Jo and Tom for a roundup of the latest aviation news!

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Lufthansa Has Over 1,700 Quadjet Flights Planned In April

The airline is the second-largest quadjet operator behind Emirates with its giant fleet of Airbus A380s.

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