Airbus, 4 years in service

Airbus Four Years Later

Since its debut with Air France on the Paris-London route, passengers in many parts of the world have come to appreciate the comfort and convenience of the A300. It Is now in service with 14 operators.

Airbus B4 got off to a slow start but has now made up much ground with consistent re-ordering by early customers and the prestigious bulk order of up to 57 aircraft from the giant US operator Eastern. (Airbus Industries).

Among wide-body aircraft the A300 remains unique. It is the only one of the new generation designed from the outset for short and medium range routes, while retaining a longer range capability.

Some two thirds of the world’s airline traffic flies on routes less than 4000km. Despite all the advances made in re­ cent years in aviation technology, it is these shorter routes which continue to offer the biggest economic challenge.

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