Ultra-rare Airbus A340-300 in private blue and white charter livery (9H-TQZ) departing, one of the less than two dozen -300s still flying worldwide.
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Spotter's notes
This aircraft's livery and registration marks it as one of the last A340-300s still flown for VIP/charter work. Four engine wide-bodies are now highly uncommon in commercial or charter service.
Aircraft identity
Registration
9H-TQZ
ICAO Type
A343
Model
A340-300
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
EuroAtlantic Airways (operated for charter, registration hints ex-Hi Fly Malta)
Airline Code
MMZ (Hi Fly Malta); MMZ/EAA (EuroAtlantic Airways) historically / 5M (Hi Fly Malta); YU (EuroAtlantic Airways) historically
Livery
Blue and white private/charter livery (ex-Lufthansa, Hi Fly Malta, now operated by EuroAtlantic Airways)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
CFM International CFM56-5C4
Thrust
151 kN (34,000 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
60.3 m
Length
63.69 m
Height
16.99 m
MTOW
275,000 kg
Range
13,500 km
Capacity
Typically 295 passengers in 3-class layout
Cruise Speed
875 km/h (Mach 0.82)
Noise Rating
Approximates ICAO Chapter 3, ~96-99 dB on approach