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25 Mar 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-XZM) taxiing at a major Australian airport under dynamic skies.

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Aircraft

Qantas (standard livery)

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

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

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

The Boeing 737-800 is the most popular variant of the world\'s best-selling jet airliner, widely used for short and medium-haul flights globally since its introduction in the late 1990s.

Fleet Rarity

One of around 75 Boeing 737-800s in the Qantas fleet; not rare globally.

Record Flights

No notable record flights for this model; common on intra-Australian and short international routes.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 has a strong safety record, though the fleet type has been involved in several incidents globally; no notable incidents for VH-XZM specifically.

Future Outlook

Still flying and in active service with Qantas as of 2024.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,000 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (~86-90 dB on takeoff)

Noise