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02 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

Etihad A380-800 captured on my phone as the quality’s not so great

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Katl_spotter13 · 02 Apr 2026

Perfect!

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Aircraft

Etihad Airways standard livery

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

iPhone 16

Achievements

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Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world’s largest passenger airliner and the only full-length double-deck jet, entering service in 2007; Etihad is one of a handful of operators.

Fleet Rarity

Etihad only has a handful of A380s, making them rare in the airline’s fleet. The overall number of A380s in production has always been low compared to more conventional widebodies.

Record Flights

A380s operated some of the world’s longest regular commercial flights (e.g., DXB-AKL).

Safety & Events

No fatal accidents involving passenger-carrying A380s as of 2024.

Future Outlook

Etihad A380s were grounded in 2020 and are now returning to service. Long-term fate uncertain as the aircraft is out of production.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200 (exact engine not verifiable from this image alone)

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

Up to 853 passengers (typical 3-class: 525 passengers)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311–356 kN (69,900–80,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant; 88–94 dB on approach

Noise