Here are the 10 worlds largest passenger jet aircraft that can transport hundreds of passengers from another side of the world within an hour. Take a look at the list of the largest passenger aircraft in the world!
10. Airbus A333-300
This widebody started flying on November 2, 1992. The aircraft can carry between 250 to 440 passengers. Its main users are Turkish Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines (CIAH) (CEA), China Southern Airlines (ZNH), and Cathay Pacific.
In 2020, after passenger traffic went down as much as 90% and air cargo demand and pricing went up, Airbus introduced a new cargo conversion solution for its A330, which can handle up to 7.3 tonnes of cargo.
9. Airbus A340-300
The Airbus A340 300 is a passenger airplane made in France. It was first manufactured in 1993 and can accommodate 295 passengers in a single-class seat arrangement and 267 in a two-class system.
By the end of May 2020, there were just 35 operators of the Airbus A340 left in the world. Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA), having 34 aircraft in its fleet, is the biggest A340 operator. Iberia, another major operator which previously had 15 airliners in its fleet, announced their retirement in June 2020. The main reason for the retirement is the unsuitability of four-engine aircraft and its high costs.
8. Airbus A340-500
The Airbus A340 500 is a passenger airplane manufactured in France. It came out in 2006, though there were early deliveries in 2002. It is designed for 372 passengers in a single-class seat arrangement and 313 in a double class system. It was primarily used by Emirates and Singapore Airlines (SIA1) (SINGY). SIA operated the longest flight in the world, from Singapore to Newark, on A340-500 until 2013.
As of March 2020, there were two A340-500s in airline service left, both with Azerbaijan Airlines.
7. Airbus A350-900
This jetliner that specializes in long-haul travel, has a range of 15,000 km and can accommodate between 300 and 350 passengers. The A350 competes against the Boeing 787-10 and the 777 series, as well as the new Boeing 777X entering service in 2021. Singapore Airlines (SIA1) (SINGY) is one of the main operators of the aircraft.
At the end of January 2020, the A350 XWB Family had received 935 firm orders from 50 customers worldwide, making it one of the most successful widebody aircraft ever, according to Airbus.
In 2020, the A350 was also converted into cargo aircraft to operate flights carrying large quantities of medical equipment and other supplies. The A350 freighter can carry up to 7.8 tonnes of cargo.
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