Airbus A310

14 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

Aircraft appears to be in storage or repaint process (faded tail and striped fuselage). A rare widebody sighting, especially in this unfinished livery.

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Airbus A320 family (likely A320, A321 based on cockpit shape)

Aircraft

A310 A310

Candy cane/hybrid livery (unusual paint scheme, possibly partially stripped or primer for Lufthansa or former airline)

Airline

Possibly former Lufthansa or ex-European operator (livery suggestive but unclear)

Manufacturer

Airbus

Insights

Aviation History

An early Airbus widebody, the A310 was Airbus’ first major long-haul twin and a development of the A300 series, influential in the late 1980s through 2000s.

Fleet Rarity

Now extremely rare in passenger service — mostly found as freighters or military craft. Possibly less than ~30 active worldwide.

Record Flights

Played a key role on transatlantic and ME–Europe routes in the 1990s/2000s. Also used for Zero-G parabolic flights.

Safety & Events

No notable events specific to this airframe visible, but A310s have a long service history including military, government, and cargo use.

Future Outlook

Most A310s retired, converted to cargo, or scrapped. Some still fly for cargo, militaries, and special missions.

Specifications

General Electric CF6 or Pratt & Whitney JT9D (cannot confirm visually, both used on A310)

Engine

43.89 m

Wingspan

46.66 m

Length

5,150–9,600 km depending on variant

Range

860 km/h

Speed

220 passengers (typical, 265 max, varies by config)

Capacity

164,000 kg

MTOW

15.80 m

Height

213–231 kN (depending on engine variant)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3/4, ~89–97 dB on approach (varies by engine)

Noise

Exact airline or registration not visible; engine type cannot be confirmed from this photo.