Airbus A380-800

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31 Mar 2026 · © selfmadeelias

Lufthansa A380 touchdown @ MUC after a long 10:30h flight from SFO

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Lufthansa (new colors)

D-AIMB

Registration

Airline

Lufthansa

DLH / LH

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Canon R6 Mark II EF70-200mm f2.8L IS || USM

Achievements

Rare Bird, Runway Royalty, Golden Hour Glory, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Superjumbo Spotter

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Location

Munich Airport

MUC/EDDM · Runway 26L

48.3413, 11.7942

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Munich Airport MUC

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380-800 is the world\'s largest passenger airliner and marked a significant leap in commercial aviation capacity and range. Lufthansa is one of only a few airlines to operate the A380.

Fleet Rarity

Lufthansa was one of 15 airlines to fly the A380; fewer than 250 A380s have been built.

Record Flights

The A380 has operated some of the world’s longest scheduled non-stop flights, including routes like Dubai–Auckland. Lufthansa A380s historically flew to destinations such as Los Angeles, Beijing, and Singapore.

Safety & Events

Generally a safe aircraft, the A380 has seen a few notable non-fatal engine incidents, but Lufthansa’s fleet has maintained an excellent safety record.

Future Outlook

In recent years, several operators retired or stored A380s, but Lufthansa plans to reactivate some frames due to strong demand.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200

Engine

79.75 m

Wingspan

72.72 m

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

509 passengers (typical three-class configuration)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 m

Height

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

Thrust

QC/2 for arrivals, QC/4 for departures (ICAO); 82.7–89.2 dB

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