Airbus A310 observations

About the Airbus A310

• The A310 was developed as a shorter derivative of the A300 with reduced capacity. [1]
• Although derived from the A300, the A310 had a completely new wing. [1]
• The A310 retained the A300's fuselage cross section of 222 inches. [2]
• Airbus expanded the use of composite materials in the A310 airframe compared with the A300. [2]

1. 28 October, 50th Anniversary of the first flight of the Airbus A300, Airbus
2. Airbus jetliners: A standard-setting history, Airbus