Spanish operator Iberia is getting ready to start a retrofit program for 17 Airbus A340-600s next year, which is scheduled to start in mid-October 2012 at its Madrid maintenance facility.

The oneworld airline will install the seats on eight of its Airbus A330-300s and on 13 of its A340-600s. ... Customers flying in Iberia’s premium economy cabin will also receive noise-cancelling ...

Iberia has presented its first Airbus A340/600 fitted with its new Premium Economy seating section to travel agencies, major companies, and the media. Iberia Maintenance will install the new seats ...

Iberia previously planned to end the year with 10 A340-600s, down from 17 last year. A further five would exit by 2022, and the remaining five by the end of 2025.

Iberia has retrieved an Airbus A340-600 damaged in a hard landing at Quito, but has yet to determine when the aircraft will re-enter airline service.

Iberia has unveiled its new premium economy cabin, to be available on 37 of its long-haul aircraft, starting during the summer season of 2017. The new cabin will be installed on eight Airbus A330 ...