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24 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

Etihad Airways Airbus A380-800 (A6-APC) in geometric livery at a gate, a rare flagship carrier of the skies.

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Maulin_Agrawal · 30 Apr 2026

Terminal 1 or 3?

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Aircraft

Etihad Airways 2014 geometric livery

Airline

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Location

Toronto Pearson International Airport

YYZ/CYYZ

43.6759, -79.6294

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Toronto Pearson International Airport YYZ

Insights

Aviation History

The A380 is the world\'s largest passenger airliner and Etihad is one of only 14 airlines to operate it. Production ceased in 2021.

Fleet Rarity

Part of Etihad\'s small A380 fleet (originally 10, a rare flagship for the airline).

Record Flights

Used for flagship ultra-long-haul routes such as Abu Dhabi-London, Abu Dhabi-New York.

Safety & Events

Etihad\'s A380 fleet was grounded during COVID-19 and gradually returned to service starting 2023.

Future Outlook

Currently being returned to service post-storage; future use uncertain due to A380\'s global phase-out.

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7200

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

496-868 passengers (3-class typical: 520 seats for Etihad A380)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

2 x 311 kN (70,000 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, typical departure noise about 90 dB at 1,000 ft

Noise