Do Airbus A340s still fly?
A340‑600: Roughly 10 aircraft remain in service. They returned from long-term storage and are set for phased retirement by late 2025 or early 2026 . These four-engine jets are being gradually replaced with more efficient aircraft like the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner  . Lufthansa A340 Fleet Status (2025) • A340‑300: Lufthansa operates 17 aircraft, making it the world’s largest operator of this variant  . These are slated for full retirement by 2028 . A340‑600: Roughly 10 aircraft remain in service.Lufthansa continues to operate the Airbus A340 because it fills a temporary but critical gap in long-haul capacity, especially for premium-heavy routes, until newer aircraft like the Airbus A350and Boeing 787arrive in sufficient numbers. While inefficient by modern standards, the A340-600 remains a useful aircraft.There were 214 Airbus A340 aircraft in commercial service as of November 2022. To be replaced with Airbus A350-900 by 2027. Retired in 2025.