Airbus A380-800

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15 Apr 2026 · © Siliconserver

Singapore Airlines A388 approaching Frankfurt 25C.

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Kiwi Aviation · 15 Apr 2026

Stunning shot!

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Singapore Airlines standard livery

9V-SKY

Registration

Airline

Singapore Airlines

SIA / SQ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 16 Pro Tele 77mm f/2.8

Achievements

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Location

Frankfurt Main Airport

FRA/EDDF

50.0267, 8.5584

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Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world\'s largest passenger jet and Singapore Airlines was its launch customer, operating the maiden commercial flight in 2007.

Fleet Rarity

Singapore Airlines operates one of the larger A380 fleets, but the total number of A380s worldwide is fewer than 250.

Record Flights

SQ21/22 (Singapore–Newark) was longest A380 route flown by SQ; A380 flew several other long-haul and flagship routes.

Safety & Events

Singapore Airlines A380 fleet has operated notable inaugural and commemorative flights; no major hull-losses or fatal incidents with SQ A380s.

Future Outlook

Many A380s worldwide are being phased out, but Singapore Airlines continues to operate a reduced fleet.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900

Engine

79.75 m

Wingspan

72.72 m

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

471 passengers (typical Singapore Airlines configuration)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 m

Height

311 kN (each engine)

Thrust

QC/2 (approach), 87–94 dB (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

Noise