Boeing 737-800

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03 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 (VH-YIA) taxiing at an airport with city skyline faintly visible in the background.

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Virgin Australia standard livery

VH-YIA

Registration

Airline

Virgin Australia

VOZ / VA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Skyline Symphony, 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 the most popular variant of the 737 Next Generation family and a workhorse for short to medium-haul commercial flights worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

Virgin Australia operates several 737-800s; overall, the 737-800 is very common, with over 5,000 produced worldwide.

Record Flights

Commonly used for transcontinental Australian domestic flights, short to medium-haul international routes.

Safety & Events

Generally a safe and reliable type; globally, some incidents but not specific to VH-YIA or Virgin Australia\'s fleet.

Future Outlook

Still in widespread active service globally, although being gradually replaced by 737 MAX and Airbus A320neo family.

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)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (typically 82–89 dB on approach)

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