Airbus A340

Edelweiss reveals Airbus A340 replacement plans

Swiss airline Edelweiss is modernising its long-haul fleet with the acquisition of six Airbus A350-900s.

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Luftwaffe moves to axe troublesome A340-313X fleet after latest issues

The German Air Force has said that it will bring forward the retirement of the two Airbus A340-313Xs used by the Special Air Mission Wing of the Federal Ministry of Defence (FBS BMVg) for VIP transport duties

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How does Iran evade sanctions to acquire western aircraft?

Two former French Air and Space Force Airbus A340-200s have recently appeared in Iran. Babak Taghvaee details the long, delicate process that the heavily sanctioned state takes to acquire western aircraft

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The challenges of operating an Airbus A340 to Antarctica

It’s the world’s most inhospitable continent and the only one without any permanent residents, paved runways or regular airline services. Andreas Spaeth talks with White Desert CEO Patrick Woodhead about the challenges of operating an Airbus A340 to Antarctic

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Iran acquires ex-French Air Force A340s, but how did it do it?

Iran’s largest airline, Mahan Air, has recently purchased a pair of Airbus A340-212 long-range, wide-body airliners that were previously operated by the French Air and Space Force (FASF), growing the number of passenger aircraft in its fleet to almost 70

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The Airbus A340 and its variants explained

David Baker examined the Airbus A340 in the May 2011 issue of Aviation News

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Lufthansa to ramp up A340-600 operations

German flag carrier Lufthansa is reported to be returning five more parked Airbus A340-600s to regular service in time for its summer schedule.

Iran acquires four Airbus A340s despite sanctions

Four Airbus A340-300s have been purchased by an undisclosed Iranian airline in breach of international sanctions.

Rare aircraft movements from the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral on September 19 was attended by some 500 heads of state, including presidents, prime ministers and monarchs from across the globe, making it one of the largest such gatherings since the memorial for Nelson Mandela, the former president of South Africa, in 2013. Here we illustrate some of the more unusual aircraft to visit the UK for the event.

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How Hi Fly landed an A340 in Antarctica

One of wet-lease operator Hi Fly’s Airbus A340’s made history earlier this month when it touched down in Antarctica becoming the first example of the type to venture to the continent.