Airbus A340-300

30 Nov 2025 · © Unknown

The classic four-engine, long-range design and elegant retro livery make this spotting a true enthusiast's treat. The A340-300 is now a rare sight globally, especially in revenue service.

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Aircraft

A340-300 A343

Retro livery (reminiscent of early China Eastern or Aerolineas Argentinas schemes)

Manufacturer

Airbus

Insights

Aviation History

Once a flagship long-haul four-engine airliner, now rare in passenger service and mostly replaced by twinjets.

Fleet Rarity

Now very rare in commercial airline passenger service; most fleets retired as of early 2020s.

Record Flights

Used for many ultra-long-haul routes in the 1990s and 2000s, including nonstop flights between Europe and South America, Africa, and Asia.

Safety & Events

Generally a safe record but saw some notable emergency landings (e.g., Swiss A340-300 Zurich emergency, Lufthansa early retirement fleet).

Future Outlook

Majority retired, converted to cargo or stored; a handful remain in VIP or special-use service.

Specifications

CFM56-5C4

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

63.6 meters

Length

13,500 km

Range

875 km/h

Speed

295 passengers (typical 3-class configuration)

Capacity

275,000 kg

MTOW

16.7 meters

Height

151 kN (per engine)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3 (older variant, typically 89-94 dB on approach)

Noise

No airline logo or registration visible—exact operator not identified; visual identification based on aircraft and livery style.