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Airbus A310-300 : The Airbus A310 is a medium to long-range widebody airliner. Launched in 1978, it was the second aircraft created by the Airbus consortium of European aerospace companies, which is now fully owned by EADS. The A310 is a shortened derivative of the A300, the first twin-engined widebody airliner. The A310 (along with the A300) officially ceased production in July 2007 although the last delivery was in June 1998.

Airbus A310-300

Airbus A319-100 : The A319 is a shortened, minimum change version of the A320. With virtually the same fuel capacity as the A320-200, and fewer passengers, the range with 124 passengers in a two-class configuration extends to 3,600 nautical miles (6,900 km), the highest in its class. The A320 and A319 are the most popular variants of the A320 family.

Airbus A319-100

The A319 is a shortened, minimum change version of the A320. With vi ...

Updated: Jun 27, 2009 1:13pm PST

Airbus A320-200 : The A320 series has two variants, the A320-100 and A320-200. The A320-200 is the definitive version as only 21 A320-100s were ever produced. The A320-200 features wingtip fences and increased fuel capacity over the A320-100 for increased range; other than that differences are minimal.

Airbus A320-200

The A320 series has two variants, the A320-100 and A320-200. The A ...

Updated: Jun 27, 2009 1:39pm PST

Airbus A321-200 : Like the shortened A319, the A321 is a minimum change, in this case stretched, development of the successful A320. The A321 program was launched in November 1989 and the first development aircraft first flew on March 11 1993. European certification was awarded in December that year.

Airbus A321-200

Like the shortened A319, the A321 is a minimum change, in this cas ...

Updated: Jun 27, 2009 2:11pm PST

Airbus A330-200 : The A330-200 was developed to compete with the Boeing 767-300ER. The A330-200 is similar to the A340-200 or a shortened version of the A330-300. With poor sales of the A340-200 (of which only 28 were built), Airbus decided to use the fuselage of the A340-200 with the wings and engines of the A330-300. This significantly improved the economics of the plane and made the model more popular than the four-engined variant.

Airbus A330-200

The A330-200 was developed to compete with the Boeing 767-300ER. T ...

Updated: Jun 27, 2009 2:17pm PST

Airbus A330-300 : The A330-300, which entered service in 1993, was developed as replacement for the A300. It is based on a stretched A300-600 fuselage but with new wings, stabilisers and fly-by-wire systems. The A330-300 carries 295 passengers in a three-class cabin layout (335 in 2 class and 440 in single class layout) over a range of 10,500 km (5,650 nautical miles). It has a large cargo capacity, comparable to early Boeing 747s..

Airbus A330-300

The A330-300, which entered service in 1993, was developed as replace ...

Updated: Nov 23, 2007 11:01pm PST

Airbus A340-200 : One of two initial versions of the A340, the A340-200, with 261 passengers in a three-class cabin layout has a range of 7,450 nautical miles (13,800 km). This is the shortest version of the type and the only version with wingspan measuring greater than the length of the plane. It is powered by four CFMI CFM56-5C4 engines. The plane was intended to open long and thin routes, especially over water.

Airbus A340-200

One of two initial versions of the A340, the A340-200, with 261 pass ...

Updated: Jun 27, 2009 10:02pm PST

Airbus A340-300 : The A340-300 flies 295 passengers in a typical three-class cabin layout over 6,700 nautical miles (12,400 km). This is the initial version, having flown on 25 October 1991, and entered service with Lufthansa and Air France in March 1993. It is powered by four CFMI CFM56-5C engines, similar to the -200. Its two closest competitors are the Boeing 777-200ER and, formerly, the McDonnell-Douglas MD-11, which is no longer in production.

Airbus A340-300

The A340-300 flies 295 passengers in a typical three-class cabin lay ...

Updated: Nov 24, 2007 2:54pm PST

Airbus A340-500 : The A340-500 was introduced as the world's longest-range commercial airliner. It made its first flight on 11 February 2002, and was certified on 3 December 2002 with early deliveries to Emirates Airline. The A340-500 can fly 313 passengers in a three-class cabin layout over 8,650 nautical miles (16,020 km), e.g. it is capable of traveling non-stop from London to Perth, Australia, though a return flight requires a fuel stop due to headwinds.

Airbus A340-500

The A340-500 was introduced as the world's longest-range commercial ...

Updated: Nov 23, 2007 10:26pm PST

Airbus A340-600 : Designed as an early generation 747 replacement, the A340-600 flies 380 passengers in a three-class cabin layout (419 in 2 class) over 7,500 nautical miles (13,900 km). It provides similar passenger capacity to a 747 but with 25% more cargo volume, and at lower trip and seat costs. First flight of the A340-600 was made on 23 April 2001. Virgin Atlantic began commercial services in August 2002.

Airbus A340-600

Designed as an early generation 747 replacement, the A340-600 flies 3 ...

Updated: Nov 24, 2007 2:55pm PST

Airbus A380-800 : The Airbus A380 is a double-deck, wide-body, four-engine airliner. The largest passenger airliner in the world, the A380 made its maiden flight on 27 April, 2005 from Toulouse, France and made its first commercial flight on 25 October, 2007 from Singapore to Sydney with Singapore Airlines. The aircraft was known as the Airbus A3XX during much of its development phase, but the nickname Superjumbo has since become associated with it.

Airbus A380-800

The Airbus A380 is a double-deck, wide-body, four-engine airliner. Th ...

Updated: Jul 22, 2008 7:51pm PST