Airbus A380-861

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18 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

Emirates Airbus A380-861 A6-EUB on the iconic MXP-JFK route, showcasing the world's largest passenger airliner in elegant Emirates livery.

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Katl_spotter13 · 19 Apr 2026

Wow!

Kiwi Aviation · 18 Apr 2026

Awesome! ✈️

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Aircraft

A380-861 A388

Emirates standard livery

A6-EUB

Registration

Airline

Emirates

UAE / EK

Manufacturer

Airbus

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Insights

Aviation History

Largest passenger aircraft ever built, revolutionized high-volume longhaul travel; Emirates is the largest A380 operator in the world.

Fleet Rarity

One of over 100 A380s in Emirates\' fleet; only about 250 A380s built in total.

Record Flights

Used on some of the longest nonstop commercial flights; high-density routes like DXB-LHR, DXB-JFK, DXB-LAX.

Safety & Events

A380 fleet had several high-profile emergency events (not specific to this registration); A6-EUB has had routine service.

Future Outlook

Still flying with Emirates; some A380s retired or stored, others remain active.

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7200

Engine

79.75 m

Wingspan

72.72 m

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

Up to 615 passengers (typical: 489-517)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 m

Height

311 kN (70,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (approx. 89 dB takeoff)

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