The A340's four engines were not a mistake, but a necessary design choice based on the limitations of engine technology and ...

Since the first jetliners entered service, commercial aviation has seen constant shifts in design and technology. Each decade brought new aircraft that reflected the industry’s changing priorities, ...

Iberia has yet to decide whether to repair the Airbus A340-600 that overran at Quito, Ecuador, after striking the runway so hard during landing that damaged… Iberia has yet to decide whether to repair ...

With four screaming engines, the wide-body Airbus A340 was a staple of long-distance travel in the 1990s. This aircraft had a massive presence that rivaled the Boeing 747, but the A340 is now ...

Iberia is adding 13% to its weekly capacity between Madrid and Tel Aviv. Two of the 14 weekly roundtrips will be flown by Airbus A340-300s from Sept. 1. The airline replaces narrowbodies that have ...

Iberia has taken further steps to cut costs. The Spanish carrier has implemented more fleet groundings and order deferrals as it seeks to cut capacity by… Iberia has taken further steps to cut costs.

With the concerns of Boeing and its 737 Max aircraft still on the mind, it's helpful to cut through the negativity and remember that air is still the safest domain of travel. The real problem with air ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. A new British airline is building its future on fuel-thirsty widebodies that most major carriers have ...

MADRID, July 15 (Reuters) - Spanish airline Iberia said on Thursday it has secured $246 million of funding with Santander to rent two Airbus A340-600 airplanes with an option to buy the craft.