Boeing 737-800

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13 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 (VH-VUQ) climbing out with distinctive split scimitar winglets under a clear blue sky.

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Kiwi Aviation · 13 Apr 2026

Great angle!

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Virgin Australia standard livery

VH-VUQ

Registration

Airline

Virgin Australia

VOZ / VA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Runway Royalty, 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

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is the most popular variant of the Boeing 737 Next Generation series; Virgin Australia operates a substantial fleet of these on domestic and short international routes.

Fleet Rarity

One of the most common commercial aircraft in service; Virgin Australia has operated over 70 of them.

Record Flights

Typically used for routes up to seven hours across Australia and the Pacific; not generally used for record-length flights.

Safety & Events

This type has been involved in numerous non-fatal and fatal incidents worldwide but is considered a reliable workhorse. VH-VUC specifically does not have any widely reported incidents as of mid-2024.

Future Outlook

Many continue in active service, but replacement programs are in process as airlines order newer 737 MAX models.

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 (varies by specific aircraft, around 85-90 dB on approach)

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