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Why Was Airbus Formed To Build The A300?

Why Was Airbus Formed To Build The A300?

Looking back at the start of what would become an aviation powerhouse.

Sumit Singh 2 years ago
In What Ways Was The Airbus A300 A Groundbreaking Aircraft?

In What Ways Was The Airbus A300 A Groundbreaking Aircraft?

It pioneered more than twin-engine aircraft.

Bella Richards 3 years ago
Airbus Beluga Transport: Everything You Need To Know

Airbus Beluga Transport: Everything You Need To Know

The freighter for every need, Airbus Beluga Transport is dedicated to transporting oversized cargo efficiently.

Sydney Orpano 2 years ago
Why The Airbus A300 Vanished From Passenger Skies After Inventing The Modern Widebody

Why The Airbus A300 Vanished From Passenger Skies After Inventing The Modern Widebody

It introduced the standard design configuration for a widebody today, but the industry has moved on from the role that t...

Daniel S Osipov 1 month ago
6 Airbus Aircraft That Quietly Changed The Economics Of Air Travel

6 Airbus Aircraft That Quietly Changed The Economics Of Air Travel

Airbus is one of aviation's success stories although most of its contributions to the economics of air travel are evolut...

Aaron Spray 1 month ago
5 Aircraft That Defined The Evolution Of Widebody Jets

5 Aircraft That Defined The Evolution Of Widebody Jets

How widebody airliners have evolved into today's capable machines.

Daniel S Osipov 3 months ago
What Happened To Disney World's Official Airline?

What Happened To Disney World's Official Airline?

How Eastern Airlines built a monopoly on travel to Disney World, but collapsed amid labor disputes and industry challeng...

Louis Hardiman 5 months ago
Ouch: FedEx Airbus A300-600F Nose Gear Collapses In Baltimore

Ouch: FedEx Airbus A300-600F Nose Gear Collapses In Baltimore

One unlucky freighter had a bad day at BWI.

Luke Diaz 5 months ago
Why The Airbus A300 Has Outlived The A310

Why The Airbus A300 Has Outlived The A310

The A330 outlived the A310 because it was a more versatile aircraft with a larger passenger and freighter niche.

Aaron Spray 6 months ago
The Airbus A300’s Unique Design That Pioneered Twin-Engine Widebodies

The Airbus A300’s Unique Design That Pioneered Twin-Engine Widebodies

How one unconventional aircraft proved the aviation world wrong.

Jacob Johnson 7 months ago
Ouch: DHL Airbus A300 Suffers Tail Strike At 170mph During Landing At London Heathrow

Ouch: DHL Airbus A300 Suffers Tail Strike At 170mph During Landing At London Heathrow

The freighter had a rough Sunday.

Luke Diaz 9 months ago
Underdog Story: How Airbus Became Part Of The Planemaking Duopoly

Underdog Story: How Airbus Became Part Of The Planemaking Duopoly

Airbus is now recognized as one of the world's largest aircraft manufacturers.

Justin Foster 10 months ago
How Many Airbus A300s Have Been Scrapped?

How Many Airbus A300s Have Been Scrapped?

The Airbus A300 was once a workhorse of commercial aviation.

Steven Walker 10 months ago
The World's Last Airbus A300B4 Has Now Been Retired

The World's Last Airbus A300B4 Has Now Been Retired

The jet was around 41.1 years old and was operated by Iran Air.

Prachi Patel 11 months ago
How Many Airbus A300s Are Left?

How Many Airbus A300s Are Left?

Most of the world's remaining Airbus A300s are freighters in service with three of the world's largest cargo companies.

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
21 Years Old: This Airline Just Retired Its Last Airbus A300

21 Years Old: This Airline Just Retired Its Last Airbus A300

The news comes as the airline completes its seven-year re-fleeting program.

Vyte Klisauskaite 1 year ago
FedEx Retires 12 Aircraft & Takes $21 Million Impairment Charge

FedEx Retires 12 Aircraft & Takes $21 Million Impairment Charge

The retirements are part of the company's ongoing strategy to align network capacity with anticipated demand.

Paul Hartley 1 year ago
Up To 40 Years Old: How Many Airbus A300s Does Iran Air Fly?

Up To 40 Years Old: How Many Airbus A300s Does Iran Air Fly?

It has been a couple of weeks since any of these aircraft last took to the skies.

Jake Hardiman 1 year ago
How The Airbus A300 Revolutionized Widebody Service 51 Years Ago

How The Airbus A300 Revolutionized Widebody Service 51 Years Ago

Airbus built over 560 airframes over the program's 33-year production run.

Luke Bodell 1 year ago
This Is When UPS Will Retire Its Airbus A300-600Fs

This Is When UPS Will Retire Its Airbus A300-600Fs

The carrier has big plans for its A300 fleet.

Alexander Mitchell 1 year ago
Which Pratt & Whitney Engine Powers 5 Different Aircraft Types?

Which Pratt & Whitney Engine Powers 5 Different Aircraft Types?

The engine has powered some of the most iconic and popular jets of modern aviation.

John Pullen 1 year ago
The Airlines That Operate The Last 7 Active Airbus A300-600 Passenger Planes

The Airlines That Operate The Last 7 Active Airbus A300-600 Passenger Planes

Five airlines in Iran operate the world's seven last active A300-600 passenger airplanes as they are unable to purchase ...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
This Is The Oldest Airbus Aircraft Still Flying

This Is The Oldest Airbus Aircraft Still Flying

A 44-year-old Airbus jet remains active in Kyrgyzstan today.

Daniel S Osipov 1 year ago