Airbus A380-800

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29 Dec 2025 · © Unknown

The A380 is highly recognizable from its two full-length passenger decks and four engines.

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

British Airways

Airline

British Airways

BAW / BA

Manufacturer

Airbus

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world's largest passenger airliner, and British Airways is one of a dozen airlines to operate it. The type symbolizes the peak of very large aircraft in regular commercial service.

Fleet Rarity

British Airways operates 12 A380s, making it one of the larger A380 operators, but the type itself is rare relative to smaller aircraft.

Record Flights

The A380 has flown some of the longest commercial non-stop routes in the world, such as Dubai-Auckland.

Safety & Events

British Airways A380s have occasionally featured in high-profile aviation events and inaugurals, but have not suffered any hull-loss accidents.

Future Outlook

BA plans to keep its A380s in service into the 2030s despite production having ended in 2021.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200 (BA uses Trent 900)

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.73 meters

Length

15,200 kilometers

Range

903 kilometers per hour

Speed

469 passengers (typical three-class layout)

Capacity

575,000 kilograms

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311 kN (Trent 900)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, ~92-94 dB on approach

Noise

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