Freight
boosting earning power

The excellent underfloor cargo-carrying capabilities of A340 Family aircraft boost their revenue-earning power on daily operations with airlines around the world.
Thanks to Airbus’ trademark 222-inch fuselage cross-section, the front and rear cargo holds on A340 jetliners accept a full range of underfloor cargo containers and pallets – including the LD-3, which is the most common container in the world with more than 200,000 in use worldwide.
With volume for 60-100 per cent more freight than the largest competing aircraft on the market, the A340 Family’s unrivalled operating economics mean its aircraft can even operate profitable cargo flights without a single passenger on board.
high capacity
The A340-300, A340-500 and A340-600 all are able to accommodate significantly more cargo on passenger services than their closest rivals. For example, the A340-600 can carry up to 19,700 kg. of freight – with a full load of passengers and baggage – compared to just 11,400 kg. of freight carried by its competitor.
Orders & deliveries
| Total orders | 377 |
|---|---|
| Total deliveries | 375 |
| In operation | 361 |
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Did you know?

- The A340-600 is the longest Airbus, and for a time was the longest civil aircraft flying.
- Airlines have three innovative choice for centre overhead bins for luggage stowage, standard bin for greater volume, articulated bin for a higher celing, or no bins at all.
- Global passenger traffic doubles every 15 years, but in emerging countries such as India and China, traffic doubles every 6 years.
The A340-500 flies some of the world's longest non-stop air routes, such as Singapore to Los Angeles.




































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