Airbus A-310s are becoming a rare species these days. Unlike the A-300, They're not enjoying success as freighters due to the smaller fuselage. The A-310 entered service in 1985 as Airbus response to the Boeing 767. It featured updated avionics and a new wing over the A-300, and inspired the Airbus A-300-600. The A-300 and A-310 are at a disadvantage as they don't have a common cockpit with the rest of the Airbus family. The cockpit is similar to the 767-200, part glass/part analog.