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Airbus celebrates 40 years of the A300 in service

Airbus (Toulouse) has issued tho statement regarding the 40th anniversary of the introduction of the Airbus A300 with Air France (Paris):

Airbus is proud to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the entry into service of its first aircraft โ€“ the A300B โ€“ operated by Air France as the launch customer.

Air France A300B2 delivery (Airbus)(LR)

Above Copyright Photo: Airbus. The first A300 is handed over to Air France.

Today leading the aviation industry, Airbus was focused at the very outset on innovation, by designing the A300B as the worldโ€™s first twin-engine widebody.

Moreover, the success of that program and the philosophy to innovate has been the cornerstone of Airbusโ€™ ongoing success story.

Starting in 1974, 878 A300/A310 Family aircraft have been manufactured. Even today, over 400 of these are still in service with 65 customers.

Top Copyright Photo: Christian Volpati/AirlinersGallery.com. Airbus A300B2-1A F-BVGA (msn 005) is beautifully portrayed in the original 1974 livery at the Paris (CDG). The A300 was delivered to Air France on May 10, 1974.

Air France:ย AG Slide Show