IBERIA has taken delivery of its first new A340-600, part of a total order for eight aircraft with deliveries stretched out between now and 2006. The ultra-long range, high capacity aircraft will join Iberia”s current fleet of A340-300s and will be operated on the Spanish flag carrier”s major hub routes from Madrid to Mexico, New York JFK, Buenos Aires and Lima. Iberia”s configuration of the new aircraft features a 342-seat layout, offering accommodation for ten passengers in first class, 42 in business and 290 in economy. Powered by four Rolls-Royce Trent 500 engines, the aircraft is also equipped with the very latest in passenger entertainment and communication systems. http://www.iberia.com