A340-313321 viewsThe managment of the Austrian national airline doesn't like to hear the somewhat ambiguous abbreviation of"AUA" today.The airline's already positive image has been further promoted with additional special liveries.What could serve better than Austria's musical classics?The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra,one of the best and most famous orchestras worldwide,is at home in the alpine republic.Since January 10th 2006,The Airbus A340-313 with the name of "America"has been flying with the emblem of the Wiener Philharmoniker, and the display of classic instruments along the fuselage,she will fly for one year in this livery,and transport the orchestra again and again to it's concert tours around the world.
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Gulf Air A340-312426 viewsDelivered to Gulf Air on 30/6/1995,this A340 was one of four aircraft in their fleet to be painted in "50th Anniversary" colors in 2000.The others were a B767,A320 and an A330,with each aircraft wearing a different livery.In July 1995 this aircraft was leased to Phillipine Airlines and returned to Gulf Air in July 1996.On 3/10/2007 the registration changed to A9C-LD,and still flies with the airline in their new colors.
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Iberia 747-256B265 viewsIberia 747-256B regististration EC-DIB on early morning finals.In May 1980, Iberia launched its Boeing 747-256B with this aircraft named "Cervantes",the second of a total of six new-generation jumbos.Compared to its predecessor 747-100,the 200 had first and foremost an improved range.Finally,major destinations like Buenos Aires and Santiago de Chile could be reached nonstop.After twenty-five years of service,Iberia retired its last 747-200 on May 17,2005.Ten A340-600s are now operated on longhaul routes.
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Virgin Atlantic A340-3136493 viewsTest registered as F-WWJE and built in 1993,this A340 was delivered to Virgin on 26/11/1993 with the registration G-VBUS and named "Lady in Red".In 2005 she was the first A340 to be used by Virgin Nigera.
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