Boeing 737-8FE (Boeing 737-800)

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12 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 (VH-YVD) rotates on departure, with IKEA in the background at Sydney Airport.

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Domi · 12 Apr 2026

Great timing! How do you manage to capture the moment so well?

German Spotter · 12 Apr 2026

Love it! ❤️

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Aircraft

737-8FE (Boeing 737-800) B738

Virgin Australia standard livery

VH-YVD

Registration

Airline

Virgin Australia

VOZ / VA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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

Achievements

Runway Royalty, 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

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Workhorse narrowbody, one of the world\'s best-selling airliners. 737-800 is a core aircraft for Virgin Australia\'s domestic/international services.

Fleet Rarity

Common; Virgin Australia operates many 737-800s. Not rare in the global fleet.

Record Flights

Not known for any extreme record flights, typically used for short- and medium-haul services throughout Australia and oceania.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 series has an excellent safety record, though there have been isolated incidents involving different global operators.

Future Outlook

Still in active service and a core part of regional airline fleets. Will eventually be replaced by MAX or other next-gen narrowbodies.

Specifications

CFM56-7B26

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant, typical approach around 85-90 dB

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