Airbus A380-800

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15 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

Emirates A380 in their new livery taxing to the gate at IAH after landing from DXB.

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Emirates standard livery

A6-EVG

Registration

Airline

Emirates

UAE / EK

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

iPhone 15 Pro Max

Location

East Cargo Ramp

George Bush Intercontinental Airport · IAH/KIAH

29.9844, -95.3414

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George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

World's largest passenger aircraft. Emirates is the largest operator of the A380 with over 100 in their fleet. The A380 revolutionized high-capacity, long-haul flights.

Fleet Rarity

Only 251 A380s were built; now a rare sight as the type is being gradually retired worldwide. Emirates operates the majority of active A380s, making it rare outside their network.

Record Flights

Used on some of the longest regularly scheduled commercial flights, e.g., Dubai-Auckland non-stop (over 14,000 km).

Safety & Events

Emirates A380s have been involved in some notable diversions and emergency landings, but have an excellent safety record overall.

Future Outlook

Production is discontinued. Most Emirates A380s will continue flying into the late 2030s; many others worldwide are being retired or stored.

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7270 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 (Emirates mostly uses GP7270)

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 km

Range

945 km/h

Speed

Up to 615 passengers

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311 kN (70,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC/2 (departure), QC/0.5 (arrival) at London Heathrow; meets ICAO Chapter 4

Noise

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