Boeing 737-800

20 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 (VH-YIT) on the taxiway at Sydney Airport, a true workhorse of Australian domestic skies.

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Kiwi Aviation · 20 Apr 2026

Beautiful capture!

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Virgin Australia standard livery

VH-YIT

Registration

Airline

Virgin Australia

VOZ / VA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Skyline Symphony, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is the most popular variant of the 737 Next Generation series, widely used by airlines globally, and is a workhorse of short-to-medium haul fleets.

Fleet Rarity

Virgin Australia has operated a significant fleet of 737-800s; this airframe is common within the airline\'s fleet.

Record Flights

Mostly used on Australian domestic and short international routes; not typically associated with notable record flights.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 fleet is generally safe but several have been involved in high-profile incidents (globally, not specific to this frame). No known notable event for VH-YIT.

Future Outlook

Still in active service as of 2024; the type will likely remain the backbone of the Virgin Australia fleet for several years.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 meters (with winglets)

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,555 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers (two-class or all-economy)

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

121 kN (each engine)

Thrust

QC/1 (ICAO Stage 4 compliant, approx. 85-89 dB on approach)

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