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07 Apr 2026 · © aviationpassionist

Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VXB) rotates off the runway at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

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Aircraft

737-838 (737-800) B738

Qantas standard livery

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

Canon 2000D Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Location

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Insights

Aviation History

Workhorse of Qantas\' domestic fleet; part of the Next Generation 737 series with significant global impact.

Fleet Rarity

One of more than 75 737-800s in Qantas fleet; globally, 737-800 is common.

Record Flights

Operates some of Australia\'s busiest and longest domestic routes (e.g., Perth to Sydney).

Safety & Events

No major incidents specific to VH-VXB as of knowledge cutoff.

Future Outlook

Still flying; expected to remain in service for several more years but will eventually be replaced by newer models (e.g., 737 MAX or Airbus A321XLR).

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,765 kilometers

Range

842 kilometers per hour

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kilograms

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf)

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 (<90 EPNdB, typical for modern narrowbodies)

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