Cockpit King on Instagram: "The Airbus A300 broke every rule in 1972. It was the world’s first twin-engine widebody, proving you didn’t need three or four engines to fly long-haul. Powered by two high-bypass turbofans and built with a spacious cabin, it redefined comfort and cut costs — even as critics doubted a twin could cross continents safely. Its success paved the way for every modern twinjet: the A330, 767, 777, A350, and 787 all owe their existence to the A300. So here’s the debate: was t

Cockpit King on Instagram: "The Airbus A300 exists because Boeing said no. In the 1960s, Boeing dismissed the idea of a twin-engine widebody, betting that only giants like the 747 would rule the skies. Airbus took that gamble in 1972, launching the A300 — the world’s first twinjet widebody. It proved that efficiency could beat size, reshaping aviation forever. So here’s the debate: was Boeing’s cautious approach the smarter play… or did Airbus win by innovating first? #AirbusA300 #FirstTwinWideb