The A340-300 flies 295 passengers in a typical three-class cabin layout over 7,400 nm/13,700 km range. It is powered by CFM56-5C engine, which delivers improved fuel efficiency and sets satisfactory future noise and emission standards.

Jet Airways is renowned throughout the world for its high level of service. Airbus is delighted that it ahs chosen the A340-300E to commence long-haul operations," Nigel Harwood, Airbus, vice-president (sales, India and South Asia).

The A340-300 now also features an enhanced new interior styling with new LED lighting and LCD screens in the cockpit.

The A340-300 was made for the 300-seat long-range market. It offers lower costs than competing aircraft – over any range.

Factfile:

Manufacturer: Airbus Industrie (Europe)
First Flown: 1991
Length: 209.0 ft (63.7 m)
Wingspan: 197.9 ft (60.3 m)
Cruising Speed: 914 km (571 mi)/hr
Range: 14 400 km (9000 mi)
Passenger Capacity: 263-335

Photograph: Jewella C Miranda

A view of the cockpit