Airbus A380-800

18 Mar 2026 · © Unknown

A British Airways Airbus A380-800 in cruise at high altitude, photographed with its distinctive double-deck profile clear against blue sky.

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

British Airways

Airline

British Airways

BAW / BA

Manufacturer

Airbus

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Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world’s largest passenger airliner and notable for its double-deck, wide-body design. British Airways is one of the few airlines that operate the A380 and enables high-density long-haul flights.

Fleet Rarity

British Airways operates a small fleet of A380s (12 as of 2024), rare compared to more common widebodies

Record Flights

Used on some of the world’s highest-capacity and long-haul routes (e.g., London–Los Angeles, London–Singapore)

Safety & Events

No major accidents with British Airways A380s; A380 has experienced a few notable engine failures in other fleets.

Future Outlook

Still in active service, though production has ended, and its long-term future is debated.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200 (uncertain from this angle, British Airways usually uses Rolls-Royce Trent 900)

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.73 meters

Length

15,200 kilometers

Range

945 km/h (Mach 0.89)

Speed

469–615 passengers (typical 4-class: 469, max: 853)

Capacity

575,000 kilograms

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311–340 kN (69,900–76,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC/2 (departure), QC/0.5 (arrival) at Heathrow, meets ICAO Chapter 4 noise standards

Noise