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17 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 (VH-IWY) preparing for departure at a major Australian airport.

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Kiwi Aviation · 17 Apr 2026

So good!

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Aircraft

Virgin Australia standard livery

Airline

Virgin Australia

Manufacturer

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Insights

Aviation History

One of the most successful and widely used narrowbody jet airliners globally; backbone of many airline fleets.

Fleet Rarity

One of dozens of Boeing 737-800s in the Virgin Australia fleet; not rare in this context.

Record Flights

Common on short to medium-haul transcontinental Australian domestic and regional routes.

Safety & Events

The Boeing 737-800 has been involved in several incidents globally, but specific notable events tied to this individual aircraft (VH-IVY) are not widely reported.

Future Outlook

Still active in service as of 2024; the 737-800 has begun gradual global replacement by the 737 MAX.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,420 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162 to 189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (CFM56-7B26) per engine

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 standards, approximately 86–90 dB on takeoff

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