Airbus A340-300

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Edelweiss Air Airbus A340-300 on approach, showcasing its elegant quadjet profile and classic Swiss-themed livery.

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Aircraft

A340-300 A343

Edelweiss Air standard livery

Airline

Edelweiss Air

EDW / WK

Manufacturer

Airbus

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Ultra-Long-Haul, Airbus Aficionado

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Location

Terminal

Palma de Mallorca Airport · PMI/LEPA

39.5505, 2.7294

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Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI

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Aviation History

The A340-300 was Airbus’s first ultra-long-haul four-engine widebody, notable for connecting smaller European cities to distant intercontinental destinations and offering transoceanic range in the pre-ETOPS era.

Fleet Rarity

Edelweiss is one of few airlines still operating the A340-300 as of 2024, after most other carriers retired the type.

Record Flights

The A340 holds several long-haul and polar route records; Edelweiss A340s have operated some of the longest non-stop leisure flights from Switzerland.

Safety & Events

The A340-300 has maintained a strong safety record. Edelweiss\'s A340s are ex-Swiss fleet, known for reliability.

Future Outlook

Expected to be retired by 2025-2026 as Edelweiss transitions to newer twinjets.

Specifications

CFM56-5C4

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

63.6 meters

Length

13,500 km

Range

875 km/h

Speed

295 passengers

Capacity

275,000 kg

MTOW

16.9 meters

Height

151.0 kN (34,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC2 (departure), QC0.5 (arrival), ICAO Chapter 3/4

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