A340 FamilyVersatility on long-range and ultra-long-range flights A340-300A340-500A340-600

  • The A340-300 (shown here with CFM International engines) features one of the quietest cabins in the sky – a key element for passenger comfort on operations.

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    A340-600 taking-off

    Take off of A340-600

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    Airbus’ A340-300 (shown here with CFM International engines) has a service range of 7,400 nautical miles and is tailored to meet the needs of the 300-seat long-range market.

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    The spacious wide body cabin of A340

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    The Airbus A340-300 in flight, equipped with CFM engines.

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    The Airbus A340-300 in flight, equipped with CFM engines.

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    A330-A340 Enhanced Cabin -9 abreast

    The inside of the A330 and A340 widebody cabin, here in a 9 abreast configuration.

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    Shown here with Rolls-Royce engines, the A340-500 features cargo holds that accept a full range of freight, including industry-standard LD3 containers in side-by-side loading.

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    The A340-500 (shown here with Rolls-Royce engines) combines performance, comfort and capacity for ultra long-haul operations.

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    The A340-500 (shown here with Rolls-Royce engines) operates on some of the world’s longest non-stop routes, including direct Singapore-Los Angeles flights with durations of nearly 19 hours.

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    Business Class A340-600

    Inside the A340 Family spacious cabin

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    Inside the A340 cockpit

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    The A340-600’s four engines configuration (shown here with Rolls-Royce engines) allows airlines to fly more direct routes – even long distances over water or on segments far from airports – saving travel time and cutting fuel consumption.

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    The A340-600 (shown here with Rolls-Royce engines) is the longest-fuselage jetliner ever built by Airbus, and the largest-capacity member of the A340 Family.

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    Four Rolls-Royce Trent 500 engines power the A340-600, which use only 56,000 lbs. of their certified 60,000 lbs. of thrust, resulting in longer on-wing lives.

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    A340 cargo loading

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    A330 Family and A340 Family Final Assembly Line in Toulouse, France

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Onboard well-being

Optimised cabin

Offering one of the most comfortable and quiet cabins in the long-haul and ultra-long haul markets
Offering one of the most comfortable and quiet cabins in the long-haul and ultra-long haul markets

Airbus’ proven 222-inch fuselage cross-section on the A340 offers one of the most comfortable and quiet cabins in the long-haul and ultra-long haul markets.  Contributing to its cleaner and purer environment is a cabin air flow management system with uniform, draft-free air circulation, along with the use of High Efficiency Particulate Air filters (HEPAs) and converters for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).   

The A340’s widebody cabin provides a highly efficient balance between economic efficiency and comfort for demanding passengers.  Seating options range from four- and six-abreast seating in first and business classes to choices of seven-, eight- and nine-abreast layouts in economy.   

Features of its light, bright and spacious interior include state-of-the-art lighting with LEDs (light emitting diodes); lateral, indirect and mood styles of lighting; along with smooth contours incorporating softened lines in interior fittings.  Multipurpose stowage zones and bar/social areas add to the cabin creativity offered for A340 operators.   

Additional flexibility is available with Airbus’ innovative approach for use of available space in the jetliner’s lower deck, enabling the installation of lavatories, galleys and crew rest modules. 

FINGER-TOUCH CONTROL

The A340 incorporates a state-of-the-art digital cabin management system for the control of cabin lighting, heating, passenger announcements and other cabin-related tasks.  A touch-screen panel on this Cabin Intercommunication Data System enables rapid, simple and intuitive, control, which maximises aircraft utilisation and contributes to fast airport turnarounds.  

Orders & deliveries

A340 April 2012
Total orders 377
Total deliveries 375
In operation 361
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Did you know?

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.