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02 Apr 2026 · © J.PURCELL

British Airways A380-841

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Aircraft

British Airways standard livery

Airline

British Airways

Manufacturer

Gear

Nikon D3300 55-300mm

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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 a flagship for long-haul travel, notable for its double-deck design.

Fleet Rarity

One of 12 A380s in the British Airways fleet; A380 production ended in 2021, making operational examples increasingly rare.

Record Flights

Used on high-capacity routes such as London–Los Angeles, London–Hong Kong, and previously London–Singapore.

Safety & Events

British Airways A380s have had minor technical incidents but no major accidents. The G-XLEA was the first A380 delivered to BA.

Future Outlook

Still flying post-pandemic after BA returned its A380s to service.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 kilometers

Range

903 kilometers per hour

Speed

469 passengers (typical BA configuration)

Capacity

575,000 kilograms

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311 kN (70,000 lbs) per engine

Thrust

QC/2 (departure), QC/0.5 (arrival); ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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