The A300 family

The Airbus A300 is a classic short- to medium-range widebody aircraft. The aircraft entered service in 1974 as the world's first twin-engined widebody. It was the first product of the Airbus consortium of European aerospace companies. Airbus is today owned by EADS. The A300 ceased production in July 2007, along with the smaller A310. Both models were replaced by the Airbus A330. Most A300 aircraft have since found second careers as freighters