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25 Jul 2026 · © spotter_JP

Emirates A380 during a go-around at Manchester this morning

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Airbus A380-861

Boeing 777-300ER

Aircraft

Emirates standard livery

Airline

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Gear

Nikon D3300 100-300mm

Achievements

Rare Bird, Ultra-Long-Haul, Airbus Aficionado, Superjumbo Spotter

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Photo grade

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Score: 86.0

Epic underside shot of the A380 with crisp registration and dynamic sky; slight softness on wing edges.

Location

Manchester runway visitor park

Manchester Airport · MAN/EGCC

53.3534, -2.2833

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Manchester Airport MAN

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the largest passenger airliner in the world and Emirates is by far the largest operator of the type.

Fleet Rarity

One of over 120 A380s in the Emirates fleet; A380 production ended in 2021, making the type increasingly rare.

Record Flights

A380s have frequently operated some of the world\'s longest non-stop services, e.g. Dubai-Auckland.

Safety & Events

No major incidents involving this registration, A6-EOJ, as of 2024.

Future Outlook

Emirates plans to operate the A380 fleet into the late 2030s, but the global A380 fleet will steadily decline.

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7200

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 kilometers

Range

903 kilometers per hour

Speed

typically 489-615 passengers (in three/two class)

Capacity

575,000 kilograms

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311 kN (70,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 standards, typical approach 94dB(A), departure 101dB(A)

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