Airbus A380-800

05 Jan 2026 · © Unknown

Photo appears to be taken through the terminal glass at Heathrow Airport (LHR), based on visible livery, gates, and lighting.

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

British Airways standard livery

Airline

British Airways

BAW / BA

Manufacturer

Airbus

Location

OR Tambo Intl.

-26.1369, 28.2360

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Insights

Aviation History

The A380 is the world's largest passenger airliner and represents the pinnacle of four-engined, double-deck passenger aircraft.

Fleet Rarity

British Airways operates a limited fleet of A380s (~12 units). The A380 itself is relatively rare, with less than 250 built.

Record Flights

Once operated on the world's longest passenger route, Dubai-Auckland. Regular LHR-LAX service with British Airways.

Safety & Events

No hull-losses for British Airways A380 fleet. Some notable technical diversions, but safe record overall.

Future Outlook

Still in active long-haul service with British Airways, though the program is discontinued and fleets are expected to gradually diminish over the next decades.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200

Engine

79.75 m

Wingspan

72.73 m

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

up to 853 passengers (typical 4-class: ~469)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 m

Height

311–340 kN each (varies by engine type)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, 90-98 dB (varies by phase of flight)

Noise

Multiple A380s present, but no specific registration visible. Only British Airways livery is clearly shown.