Boeing 737-8FE (737-800)

17 Mar 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 (VH-IWY) taxiing at YSSY with iconic red winglets and Singapore Airlines in the background.

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Aircraft

737-8FE (737-800) B738

Virgin Australia standard livery

VH-IWY

Registration

Airline

Virgin Australia

VOZ / VA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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

Achievements

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

Most popular next-generation 737 model, backbone of many short-medium haul fleets worldwide

Fleet Rarity

One of numerous 737-800s in Virgin Australia\'s fleet

Record Flights

Used for some of Australia’s longest domestic flights (e.g., Perth-Brisbane)

Safety & Events

Boeing 737-800 is generally very safe with minor non-fatal mechanical events

Future Outlook

Expected to remain active in service for the foreseeable future

Specifications

CFM56-7B26

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,420 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

174 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

120 kN (26,400 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (~85-89 dB)

Noise