Boeing 737-800

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02 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 (VH-IJR) taxiing at Sydney Airport, showing its signature livery and winglets.

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Virgin Australia standard livery

VH-IJR

Registration

Airline

Virgin Australia

VOZ / VA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

Golden Hour Glory, Winglet Watcher, 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 one of the most popular narrowbody jets globally, widely used for short and medium-haul routes. Virgin Australia is a major operator of this model in Australia.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely common; hundreds in service with major airlines.

Record Flights

No particular record flights with this specific frame, but the 737-800 routinely operates transcontinental Australia flights.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 has a strong safety record overall. Individual incidents for this registration are not noted.

Future Outlook

Still widely flying; production ceased in favor of 737 MAX but 800s will remain in service for years.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85-90 dB on approach)

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