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01 Apr 2026 · © J.Purcell

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Singapore Airlines standard livery

Airline

Singapore Airlines

SIA / SQ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Nikon D3300 55-300mm

Achievements

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Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world\'s largest passenger airliner; Singapore Airlines was the launch customer and first to operate it commercially in 2007.

Fleet Rarity

Singapore Airlines operates a limited number, and the A380 fleet worldwide is under 250 delivered, with fewer active post-COVID.

Record Flights

Famous for operating ultra-long international routes including Singapore-London, Singapore-Sydney, and Singapore-New York (with stop).

Safety & Events

No fatal accidents. Known for widely-publicized luxurious suites and double-deck config; retirement/scrapping began in airline fleets in the 2020s, but SIA continues to operate several.

Future Outlook

Some SIA A380s remain in service, while others are being retired or stored. Global A380 usage is declining.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200 (variant dependent)

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

471–868 passengers (typically ~470 in Singapore Airlines configuration)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311–340 kN (70,000–76,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Complies with ICAO Chapter 4 (A388: EPNdB < 95, varies by airport/engine fitment)

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