Talk:Airbus A340-500
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This article was created in 2004 but has remained a redirect. I believe there should be an article but it may take some time to create. Rather than monopolize it, I plan to do something unusual. I will make the article here. When it gets to maybe 3-5kb, then it may be ready to move to the article space. Vanguard10 (talk) 04:01, 15 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]
1st flight February 11, 2002, certificated 10 months laterEmirates launch customer, used first on DXB-JFKlongest range until 777-200LR in 2006
-500232'9" length, 14 ' longer than -300 but 50% more fuel capacitySQ SIN-EWR and LAX (ended in 2013 due to fuel costs per http://www.thenational.ae/business/aviation/singapore-airlines-replaces-boeing-777-on-two-stop-route)313 passengers, 8650 nmcenter bogie has 4 wheels instead of 2 in the -200/300
-500IGW 9200 nm rangesource for above: https://airwaysmag.com/airchive/flashback-the-airbus-a340-program/
Bribery probe in Thailand for Thai Airways purchase of -500 (4 purchased) and -600, which are now idlehttp://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1187485/bribe-probe-hits-snag-as-nacc-claims-info-dries-up
35 A-340-500 produced http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1187485/bribe-probe-hits-snag-as-nacc-claims-info-dries-up
Presidential fleet in Italy (registered as I-TALY), former Etihad. 2016 from https://www.fromtheskies.it/airbus-a340-500-il-nuovo-aereo-della-presidenza-del-consiglio/
Shelton Adelson private A340-500 from http://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/1.762882 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Vanguard10 (talk • contribs) 04:20, 15 February 2017 (UTC)[reply]