Airbus A380-800

30 Nov 2025 · © Unknown

This shot shows the impressive scale of the Airbus A380 and the iconic Lufthansa branding. The A380 is particularly noted for its quiet cabin and two full-length passenger decks.

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DepartingPilot · 29 Mar 2026

💚 Kudos: Great photo! 📸

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Lufthansa standard livery

Airline

Lufthansa

DLH / LH

Manufacturer

Airbus

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world's largest passenger airliner and the only full double-deck jet, first flown in 2005. Lufthansa is one of the key European operators.

Fleet Rarity

A380 is a rare type, with fewer than 250 built; Lufthansa has operated 14, recently returned to limited service post-pandemic.

Record Flights

A380s have operated some of the longest scheduled flights, such as Dubai to Auckland (~14,200 km). Lufthansa predominantly uses the A380 on high-density long-haul routes.

Safety & Events

The A380 has had few serious incidents; notable for several high-profile inaugural flights and special events.

Future Outlook

Production ended in 2021. Lufthansa has reinstated some A380s due to post-pandemic demand, but most A380s worldwide are facing eventual retirement or storage.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200 (specific engine unclear)

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 kilometers

Range

945 kilometers per hour (Mach 0.85)

Speed

555 passengers (typical 3-class), up to 853 (all economy)

Capacity

575,000 kilograms

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311–340 kN (70,000–76,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (varies, ~92-94 dB on approach typical)

Noise

The engine subtype is not clearly visible. Some details may be assumed based on typical configurations.