Airbus A380-800

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02 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

British Airways A380-841 being towed to maintenance early morning.

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

British Airways

Airline

British Airways

BAW / BA

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

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Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world\'s largest passenger airliner. British Airways is one of only a handful of airlines to operate the A380, primarily on high-capacity long-haul routes.

Fleet Rarity

British Airways operates 12 A380s; globally fewer than 250 A380s were ever built.

Record Flights

Has flown on high-density routes such as London Heathrow to Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Singapore. The A380 has been used for several of the world\'s busiest international city pairs.

Safety & Events

The British Airways A380 fleet has had routine incidents (go-arounds, technical diversions) but no major hull-loss events.

Future Outlook

Still flying, though A380 production has ended and long-term fate is gradual phase-out as fleets age.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.73 meters

Length

15,200 km

Range

945 km/h

Speed

469–520 passengers (typical three-class)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311–340 kN (69,900–76,800 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC/2 (QC/0.5 at departure), ICAO Chapter 4

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