Airbus A380-800

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28 Dec 2025 · © Unknown

My flight from MIami to London

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

British Airways

Airline

British Airways

BAW / BA

Manufacturer

Airbus

Insights

Aviation History

The world’s largest passenger airliner; flagship for airlines like British Airways; significant for high-density long-haul routes; production ceased in 2021.

Fleet Rarity

Rare—less than 240 built, only ~11 in British Airways’ fleet, production ended.

Record Flights

Operated on some of the longest commercial flights (e.g., Dubai-Auckland, London-Singapore-Sydney).

Safety & Events

Generally safe record; some high-profile non-fatal incidents across various airlines.

Future Outlook

Still active but slowly being retired; some being converted for other uses or scrapped.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200 (exact engine variant not visible)

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

Typical 469 passengers in 4-class, maximum up to 853 in all-economy configuration

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

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

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 standards (~98 EPNdB at takeoff)

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