Airbus A380-800

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Singapore Airlines Airbus A380-800 (9V-SKV) taxiing at a major international airport.

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Singapore Airlines standard livery

9V-SKV

Registration

Airline

Singapore Airlines

SIA / SQ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 FUJIFILM XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 76.0

Singapore A380 is clean and well-lit, but the busy terminal background and slight softness limit the wow factor.

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

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world\'s largest passenger airliner. Singapore Airlines was launch customer for the type, commencing first A380 commercial service Oct 25, 2007.

Fleet Rarity

Singapore Airlines operates a small and shrinking fleet of A380s; only a few in service worldwide as the type is being retired by many airlines.

Record Flights

Has operated world\'s longest non-stop flights and some of the highest capacity passenger flights.

Safety & Events

Generally strong safety record; notable for its size and iconic status. Aircraft 9V-SKV has not been involved in any major incidents as of 2024.

Future Outlook

A380s are being progressively retired worldwide, but Singapore Airlines retains a few in premium-heavy configuration as of 2024.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.73 meters

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h (Mach 0.85)

Speed

471–615 passengers (depends on configuration)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311 kN (69,900 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC/2 for departure, QC/0.5 for arrival (London Heathrow Quota Count Scheme), ~89 EPNdB takeoff (ICAO Ch 4 compliant)

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