 Airbus A-318 #1 KCF
The A-318 was conceived as a 107 seat twin that would have a common type rating with the rest of the A-320 family. A slight advantage, but a disadvantage in that similar sized commuter jets could operate under more favorable conditions, such as staffing and landing fees. Unfortunately block hour costs are virtually the same as the 319, which diminishes any advantage it might have had for potential operators.
The card is an excellent Airbus issue by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu
|  Air France A-318
A total of 80 318s were constructed between 2003 and 2013. A little over 50 are still active. All of the Air France 318s are currently in service.
F-GUGA, shown on this Collection Villain Issue was the first 318 delivered to Air France in October 2003.
|  British A-318 #1CM
One advantage the A-318 does have is steep approach capability, which British Airways has used for services into London City Airport. British acquired 2 318s in 2009, and operates a Trans Atlantic service with the aircraft from London City.
Card is a British Airways issue, by courtesy of Charlie Morgan.
|  British A-318 #2
This stunning image is a photo, (BA Issued?) of G EUNB in flight. It was sold to Titan in July 2017, leaving a solitary A-318 in British Airways service.
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 Comlux Aviation A-318 #1 KCF
The A-318 Elite is equipped with spacious VIP interior and amenities. Comlux Malta acquired the first of these models, shown on this Airbus issue by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu.
|  Frontier A-318 #2 KCF
Frontier was the launch customer for the 318, receiving their first of 11 in 2003, and scrapping their final 318 in 2013.
Shown on this excellent Airbus issue is N801FR, the first 318 delivered, which was scrapped in 2012
|  Frontier A-318 #3 MDS
Shown with the Beluga in the background is N801FR, on another Airbus issue, by courtesy of Mario Da Silva
|  LAN Chile A-318
LAN Chile acquired 15 A-318s with deliveries beginning in 2007. Shown in this OKC issue is CC CVA, wearing its delivery registration.
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 LAN Chile A-318 #2 KCF
This nice view of the LAN A-318 also wearing its delivery registration is an Airbus Issue, by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu. CC CVA was sold to Avianca Brasil in 2011.
|  Mexicana A-318 #1 KCF
Mexicana acquired 10 A-318s from November 2004 through October 2005. This excellent Mexicana issue from Kuo-Ching Fu shows XA-UBR, the 2nd 318 delivered to Mexicana.
|  Mexicana A-318 #2 KCF
This earlier Airbus issue shows XA-UBQ, the first Mexicana A-318 in its delivery registration. Upon the collapse of Mexicana in 2010, the A-318s were acquired by Avianca.
|  TAROM A-318 #1
A nice postcard view of TAROM's YR-ASA, their first A-318 on an OKC issued card.
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 TAROM A-318 #2 KCF
Tarom continues to operate a fleet of 4 A-318s, in European inter-city service. This unidentified card shows YR ASB, delivered in 2006 in flight.
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 |  Airbus A-340-200 #2KCF
It seemed like a good idea at the time. The 200, a smaller companion to the 300, could carry lots of fuel and 240 passengers over great distances. But rising fuel costs quickly made the heavy 4 engined airliner impractical, and more efficient long range twins sealed its fate. The last airline operated 200 was retired in 2017, with only 28 sold. The card is an Airbus issue kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
|  A O M A-340-200 #1 KCF
The good news was that a lot of A340-200 cards were produced! F GLZF, shown on this excellent Postcard issue was delivered
to Air France in March of 1994. AOM acquired it in 1999, operating it for a little over 2 years. It went to Royal Jordanian in 2002, where it operated until November 2014.
Card by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu
|  Austrian A-340-200 #1 KCF
Austrian took delivery of two 340-200s in 1995 and 1996. They operated long haul flights until 2006, when they were returned to Airbus in favor of 777s.
The card is an excellent Avimage issue by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu.
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 Austrian A-340-200 #2bd
The Austrian 340-200s were put in service with the French Air Force and are currently active.
The card above is a very nice Austrian issue, showing OE LAG in flight, by courtesy of Bernd Dienel.
|  Cathay Pacific A-340-200 #1
Cathay Pacific operated 2 A-340-200s from 1994 to 1996, prior to receipt of their 300 fleet. They were thoughtful enough to publish this excellent postcard view of their 200.
|  Conviasa A-340-200 #1 KCF
Conviasa acquired a single ex Air France 340-200 in 2007, operating until 2015. The airliner had previously operated for Air Tahiti Nui and Air Europa.
The card is an Airbus Issue, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
|  Egyptair A-340-200 #2
Egyptair acquired 3 A-340-200s in 1996, operating them until sale to Air Leisure in 2014 and 2015.
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 Egyptair A-340-200 #3
There were 3 Egyptair issues of the 340-200. Two are posted here, another with rather poor artwork was omitted.
|  Egyptair A-340-200 #4 KCF
Airbus also issued this excellent card of SU-GBM in flight. It was delivered to Egyptair in November of 1996, and sold to Air Leisure of Egypt in July of 2015. It was retired in 2017, as the last airline operated 340-200.
|  Kingdom of Jordan A-340-200 #1 KCF
A number of the 200s became VIP or government aircraft. JY-ABH, shown on this Czech Postcard issue was originally delivered to Lufthansa in 1993, but went to the Brunei government immediately afterward. There it operated until 2000, when it became the Jordanian Royal Family Transport.. In January 2016 it became a VIP charter aircraft for Skyprime Aviation in Saudi Arabia, and is still active.
|  Lufthansa A-340-200 #4
A very nice Lufthansa promotion card featuring D-AIBA, the first A-340 delivered in February 1993
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 Lufthansa A-340-200 #2
Lufthansa operated and promoted the 340-200 more than any other airline. This is one of a number of Lufthansa issues featuring this historic airliner.
|  Lufthansa A-340-200 #3
A splendid Lufthansa issue showing D AIBC instead of AIBA. Like several other 200s D-AIBC went to South African in 2003.
|  Lufthansa A-340-200 #6 KCF
Another excellent postcard view of D-AIBA in flight. After its Lufthansa service it went to South African in 2003. Card is a Japanese issue by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu.
|  Lufthansa A-340-200 #8 KCF
Another excellent image of D AIBA, a Lufthansa photo on an unidentified card.
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 Lufthansa A-340-200 #9 KCF
An Excellent Air Gallery Edition showing D AIBA
|  Lufthansa A-340-200 #11 KCF
An unusual oversized promotion issue Featuring the first Lufthansa A-340, kindly shared by Kuo-Ching Fu
|  Lufthansa Star Allliance A-340-200 #1 KCF
The historic D AIBA, was later condemned to fly in the garish Star Alliance scheme, which it wore until its sale to South African in 2003.
A Lufthansa issue by courtesy of Kuo-Ching Fu
|  Lufthansa Star Alliance A-340-200 #3 KCF
A Final look at the Star Alliance A-340-200, on an unidentified card.
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 Royal Jordanian A-340-200 #1
Royal Jordanian acquired the first of their 4 A-340-200s in 2002. All were originally Air France aircraft assembled in 1993 and 1994. Card is a Royal Jordanian issue, possibly pre-delivery.
|  Royal Jordanian A-340-200 #2
A second Royal Jordanian issue, most likely of JY-AIA, delivered in July of 2002.
|  Royal Jordanian A-340-200 #3 KCF
Airbus issued this better view of JY AIA, which served Air France from Feb. 1994-1999. It then operated for AOM from 1999-2001, and Air Liberte before joining Royal Jordanian in July 2002.
|  Royal Jordanian A-340-200 #4 KCF
A rather uncommon Royal Jordanian issue of the 340-200, shared by Kuo-Ching Fu.
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