Airbus A380-800

21 May 2026 · © TonyLTX

An Emirates Airbus A380-800 (A6-EOZ) soars above the clouds with its iconic double-deck fuselage and four engines on display.

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Emirates (standard livery)

A6-EOZ

Registration

Airline

Emirates

UAE / EK

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max back triple camera 15.66mm f/2.8

Achievements

Rare Bird, Ultra-Long-Haul, Airbus Aficionado, Superjumbo Spotter

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 85.0

Dramatic underside shot of the A380; clouds add depth, but registration is just barely readable. Gorgeous angle!

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world\'s largest passenger airliner and the first full-length double-deck aircraft. Emirates is the largest operator of the A380 globally.

Fleet Rarity

While Emirates is the largest A380 operator, the global fleet is rare as production ended in 2021 and fewer than 250 were built.

Record Flights

Operates some of the world\'s longest commercial flights, including Dubai-Auckland.

Safety & Events

The Emirates A380 service is known for its premium amenities; the A380 model has not been involved in any fatal accidents.

Future Outlook

Still flying, mostly with Emirates, but type faces eventual retirement as no more will be built.

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 (specific variant not visible, Emirates primarily uses GP7200)

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

Up to 615 passengers (typically ~489 in Emirates configuration)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311 kN (70,000 lbf) per engine (GP7200)

Thrust

QC/2 (departure), QC/0.5 (arrival), meets ICAO Chapter 4

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