Airbus A380-800

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28 Mar 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Singapore Airlines Airbus A380-800 making a smoky touchdown at dawn or dusk.

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Maulin_Agrawal · 29 Mar 2026

Incredible capture!

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Singapore Airlines Standard

9V-SKW

Registration

Airline

Singapore Airlines

SIA / SQ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

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

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Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

Open map

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world’s largest passenger airliner; Singapore Airlines was the A380 launch customer.

Fleet Rarity

Singapore Airlines is one of only 14 airlines to ever operate the A380. As of 2024, fewer than 150 remain active globally.

Record Flights

First ever commercial A380 flight (Singapore-Sydney, 2007); used on many flagship ultra-long-haul and busy trunk routes.

Safety & Events

Singapore Airlines operated the world’s first commercial A380 service; no significant accidents for this model.

Future Outlook

Several have been retired, but Singapore Airlines continues to fly a reduced A380 fleet on flagship routes.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900

Engine

79.75 m

Wingspan

72.72 m

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

471 passengers (typical 4-class SQ configuration, up to 868 max all-economy)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 m

Height

311 kN (69,900 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC/2 for departures under ICAO Chapter 4, typical at Heathrow

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