Airbus A380-800

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Singapore Airlines Airbus A380-800 taxiing in classic livery at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Singapore Airlines standard livery

9V-SKY

Registration

Airline

Singapore Airlines

SIA / SQ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 FUJIFILM XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Rare Bird, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Superjumbo Spotter

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 85.0

Side profile of the A380 is tack-sharp and well-lit; foreground fence slightly distracts but overall a great capture.

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 A380 is the world’s largest passenger airliner and was the first full-length double-deck jet airliner.

Fleet Rarity

One of around 12 A380s in the Singapore Airlines fleet; the global fleet is now under 150 frames active/parked.

Record Flights

Singapore Airlines was the A380 launch customer and has operated the world’s first commercial A380 flight between Singapore and Sydney.

Safety & Events

Singapore Airlines A380s have made headlines for luxury suites and for being the first to operate the A380 in commercial service.

Future Outlook

This aircraft is currently active but the global A380 fleet faces gradual retirement over the coming decade.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900 (likely Trent 970B-84)

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.73 meters

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

471-509 passengers (typical Singapore Airlines configuration)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311 kN (69,800 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC/2 (departure) QC/0.5 (arrival) — ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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