Group : Passenger Airliners
Status : Active
Origin : France, Germany, United Kingdom
Contractor : Airbus
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1993
Total Production : 244

The Airbus A340-200 along with the A340-300 entered service in 1993 powered by four CFM56-5C engines. Using a three-class layout the A340-200 can carry up to 261 passengers (239 with a two-class configuration) over a range of 14,800 kilometers (8,000 nautical miles). It is exceptionally suitable for non-stop long range routes such as Paris-Taipei and Manila-London.

Group : Passenger Airliners
Status : Active
Also Known As : A340-300E (Enhanced version)
Origin : France, Germany, United Kingdom
Contractor : Airbus
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1993
Total Production : ?

The Airbus A340-300 along with the A340-200 entered service in 1993 powered by four CFM56-5C engines. The program was launched in 1987 by Airbus Industry. Using a three-class cabin layout the A340-300 can carry up to 295 passengers over a range of 13,500 kilometers (7,300 nautical miles). The Airbus A340-300 has a larger fuselage, payload and seating capacity than the A340-200 model.

The A340-300E is an enhanced version of the A340-300 incorporating the newest technologies developed for the Airbus A340-500/-600 long range programs. It has, among others, the latest flight deck equipment, an increased passengers’ comfort and enhanced engines. This will allow airlines to benefit from substantial operational cost savings as well as a brand new state of the art cabin.

Group : Passenger Airliners
Status : Active
Origin : France, Germany, United Kingdom
Contractor : Airbus
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2002
Total Production : 43
Unitary Cost : USD $150 million

The Airbus A340-500 and the A340-600 were launched as additional models of the A340 family featuring non-stop ultra-long range. The A340-500 is powered by four Rolls Royce's Trent 500 engines which enable to fly over a range of 16,000 kilometers carrying up to 313 passengers in a three-class cabin layout. The first Airbus A340-500 entered service in 2002. The A340-500 evolved from the -300 model having a stretched fuselage over the -300 and the longest range capability of any airliner.

Group : Passenger Airliners
Status : Active
Origin : France, Germany, United Kingdom
Contractor : Airbus
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2002
Total Production : 124

The Airbus A340-600 and the A340-500 were launched as additional models of the A340 family featuring non-stop ultra-long range. The A340-500 is powered by four Rolls Royce's Trent 500 engines which enable to fly over a range of 13,900 kilometers with a seating capacity of 380 passengers in a three-class cabin layout. The first Airbus A340-600 entered service in 2002. The A340-600 evolved from the -300 model having a stretched fuselage over the -300 and -500 models and the higher seating capacity and comfort of the A330/340 family of airliners.

On April 14, 2006 Airbus announced the achievement of flight certification for the 380 tons A340-600 variant from European Aviation and Safety Agency (EASA). This variant joins A380 technology and latest Rolls Royce Trent 500 engine developments to achieve a 380-passenger seating capacity and a maximum range of 7,900 nautical miles. First aircraft deliveries were scheduled for summer 2006 to Qatar Airways.