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Is the Boeing 777X truly the longest passenger plane in the world, or does the Airbus A340-600 still reign supreme?

The A340-600 is quickly exiting from major airline service, a victim of the coronavirus downturn. Its last two large airline operators, Iberia and Lufthansa, are parking the four-engined jet known for ...

Airbus’ latest and largest airliner, the long range A340-600, was granted type certification today by the European Joint Aviation Authorities. This marks the culmination of an intensive certification ...

Airbus expects approval for new long-range model in May but has not yet finalised route proving plans with customers Airbus is about to enter the final stages of certification trials of the ...

Manufacturer says the "get well" programme will include design modifications to the wing structure Airbus says weight reductions and engine improvements will be gradually phased into initial ...