Airbus A380-800

Speedbird1624 🇬🇧

09 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

Emirates A380-861 on stand at Heathrow.

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Domi · 12 Apr 2026

Awesome! ✈️

Kiwi Aviation · 09 Apr 2026

Perfect!

Katl_spotter13 · 09 Apr 2026

Incredible!

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Emirates standard livery

A6-EEK

Registration

Airline

Emirates

UAE / EK

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Nikon D3300 55-300mm

Achievements

Ultra-Long-Haul, Airbus Aficionado, Superjumbo Spotter

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Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Airport

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Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world\'s largest passenger airliner and a landmark in commercial aviation, introduced in 2007. Emirates is the largest operator of the A380 globally.

Fleet Rarity

Emirates operates the largest A380 fleet, with over 100 aircraft as of early 2024. Less than 250 A380s were ever built.

Record Flights

A380s operated ultra-long-haul routes including Dubai to Auckland (approx. 17 hours).

Safety & Events

Emirates A380s have operated numerous special flights, including high-profile inaugural and milestone routes. The type was also key during the COVID-19 repatriation period.

Future Outlook

Production for the A380 ended in 2021; Emirates plans to keep the A380 in service until the 2030s. Many other operators are retiring or storing the type.

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 (Emirates operates both, but most are Engine Alliance GP7200)

Engine

79.75 m

Wingspan

72.73 m

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

489-615 passengers (Emirates typical: 517 or 615, depending on config)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 m

Height

311–340 kN (69,800–76,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC2 (departure), QC0.5 (arrival) - ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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