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The Ilya Muromets first flew on December 10, 1913. On February 25, 1914, it took off for its first demonstration flight with 16 passengers aboard. From June 21 – June 23, it made a round-trip from Saint Petersburg to Kiev in 14 hours and 38 minutes with one intermediate landing.

Most popular airliners

Airliner	Total number currently operating	Fatal accidents to passengers
A320 family	4892	9
A330/A340	1166	2
Boeing 737 'Classic'	1439	62
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TOP 10 LARGEST PASSENGER AIRCRAFT IN THE WORLD

Here are the 10 world largest passenger jet aircraft that can transport hundreds of passengers from another side of the world within an hour. The largest one, Airbus A380celebrates the anniversary of its first flight. Take a look at the list of the largest passenger aircraft in the world!

1. Airbus A380-800

The Airbus A380 800 is a passenger plane made in France with capacity for 853 passengers in a single class or 644 in a two-tiered class. It has a travel range of 8,208 nautical miles or 15,200 kilometers. The plane costs $318 million.

2. Boeing 747-8

The Boeing 747 8 is a passenger airplane manufactured in the United States. It can accommodate 700 passengers if a single-class system is followed, while 600 seats are available in a double-class configuration. The plane has a travel range of 8,000nautical miles or 14,816 kilometers.

3. Boeing 747-400

The Boeing 747 400 is a passenger plane made in the United States that can accommodate 624 passengers in a single-class set up and 524 in a two-class system. It has a travel range of 7,260 nautical miles or 13,446 kilometers.

4. Boeing 777-300

The Boeing 777 300 is a passenger plane manufactured in the United States with a seat capacity of 550 people in a single-class set up and 451 in a two-class configuration. It has a travel range of 6,013 nautical miles or 11,135 kilometers.

5. Airbus A340-600

A340-600 Airbus. The A340-600 is the largest-capacity member of the A340 Family. With an overall length of 75.36 metres, and a seating capacity for around 350 passengers or 475 in high-density seating – while keeping the Airbus standard 18-inch wide seat comfort in economy class.

6. Boeing 777-200

The Boeing 777 200 is a passenger plane made in the United States. It canaccommodate 440 passengers in a single-class system and 400 in a two-classconfiguration. It has a travel range of 14,260 kilometers or 7,700 nautical miles.

7. Airbus A350-900

The A350-900 is the cornerstone member of Airbus' all-new A350 XWB Family, which is shaping the future of medium, long and ultra-long haul travel. This jetliner accommodates 325 passengers in a standard three-class configuration and its state-of-the-art comfort and amenities ensure that everyone on-board enjoys 

8. Airbus A340-500

The Airbus A340 500 is a passenger airplane manufactured in France. It came out in2006, though there were early deliveries in 2002. It is designed for 372 passengers in a single-class seat arrangement and 313 in a double class system.

9. Airbus A340-300

The Airbus A340 300 is a passenger airplane made in France. It was first manufactured in 1993 and can accommodate 295 passengers in a single-class seat arrangement and 267 in two-class system.

10. Airbus A333-300

In June 1987, after receiving orders from various customers, Airbus launched the A330 and A340. The A330 was Airbus's first airliner that offered a choice of three engine types: General Electric CF6, Pratt & Whitney PW4000, and Rolls-Royce Trent 700.