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27 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VZU) ready at the gate for another busy domestic or regional service.

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Qantas standard livery

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Location

Auckland International Airport

AKL/NZAA

-37.0120, 174.7860

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Auckland International Airport AKL

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is the most produced variant of the Next Generation 737 family and is a mainstay of short and medium-haul fleets worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

One of around 75 737-800s in Qantas\' fleet as of 2024, a very common and central type for the airline.

Record Flights

The 737-800 series is widely used on high-frequency domestic and regional routes; specific record routes for this airframe are not documented.

Safety & Events

The type has been involved in some well-publicized incidents globally, but Qantas has maintained one of the best safety records with no fatal jet incidents.

Future Outlook

Still in active service, though replacement by Airbus A321XLRs is planned in the late 2020s.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,665 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,000 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 (modern standard), approx. 85 dB on flyover

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