Airbus A380-800

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A head-on view of the awe-inspiring Lufthansa Airbus A380-800 preparing for departure.

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Standard Lufthansa livery (partial visible)

Airline

Lufthansa

DLH / LH

Manufacturer

Airbus

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Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the largest passenger airliner ever built and a flagship for airlines like Lufthansa, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and others.

Fleet Rarity

Lufthansa is one of only a handful of airlines worldwide to operate the A380. As of 2024, fewer than 16 airlines have flown the A380.

Record Flights

Used for some of the world\'s longest regular passenger flights, such as Dubai-Auckland and Dallas-Sydney.

Safety & Events

Generally excellent safety record, several high-profile engine incidents but no hull losses with loss of life.

Future Outlook

In service with a few airlines, many others have retired/scrapped A380s due to COVID-19. Lufthansa is returning the type to service due to demand.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200 (model supports both)

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 kilometers

Range

903 kilometers/hour

Speed

555 passengers (typical three-class), up to 853 (all-economy)

Capacity

575,000 kilograms

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311 kN to 340 kN per engine (varies by engine version)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4; typical approach noise ~81-82 dB SEL

Noise