Airbus A380-861

05 Jan 2026 · © Unknown

The registration A6-EOH is an Emirates A380-861, frequently seen at major hubs such as DXB, LHR, CDG, and FRA. Emirates operates the largest fleet of A380s globally.

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Aircraft

Airline

Emirates

UAE / EK

Manufacturer

Airbus

Insights

Aviation History

World’s largest passenger airliner; flagship of Emirates; revolutionized high-capacity air travel.

Fleet Rarity

Emirates is the largest A380 operator, but the model overall is rare, with only ~250 ever produced.

Record Flights

Used by Emirates on some of the world's longest and busiest routes, including DXB-AKL (Auckland), one of the longest non-stops.

Safety & Events

A380 had a widely publicized uncontained engine failure in 2010 (Qantas), but generally excellent safety record; Emirates is the world’s largest operator.

Future Outlook

Still active in Emirates service, but production ceased in 2021; some carriers retiring fleets, others (like Emirates) plan continued operation well into the 2030s.

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7200

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

525 passengers (typical 3-class); up to 853 (1-class, high density)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311 kN (70,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~89-92 dB on departure, varies by configuration)

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