Airbus · Wide-Body
Airbus A340-600
Long-haul
Wide-BodyType Rating Required
Engines
4
Cruise Speed
470 kt
Range
7,900 nm
Service Ceiling
41,100 ft
Max Passengers
440
MTOW
380,000 kg
Overview
Four-engine ultra-long-range widebody. Now largely retired but notable for ETOPS-free transatlantic and transpacific operations.
Type Rating Required
The Airbus A340-600 requires a specific type rating to operate as pilot in command. Type rating training typically includes ground school, simulator sessions, and supervised line flying.
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