In August 2025, Jalopnik published an article about why the Airbus A340 widebody jet has four small engines instead of two larger ones. In the comments section, one reader astutely pointed out, "[It's ...

Airbus is one of the most familiar names in aerospace design and manufacturing, with more than 12,000 aircraft, both commercial and freight, in service worldwide. The company was established in 1969, ...

The jumbo jet is powered by two different types.