Airbus A380-800

30 Mar 2026 · © SSGTRocky

A British Airways Airbus A380-800 at the gate, joined by American Airlines aircraft, at a major international airport terminal.

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

British Airways standard livery

Airline

British Airways

BAW / BA

Manufacturer

Airbus

Achievements

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Location

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

DFW/KDFW

32.8968, -97.0380

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Dallas Fort Worth International Airport DFW

Airport

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Aviation History

World\'s largest passenger aircraft, double-decker; used by major international carriers for high-capacity, long-haul routes.

Fleet Rarity

British Airways operates only 12 A380s. Fewer than 250 A380s built; program ended.

Record Flights

Used for long-haul routes such as London to Los Angeles, London to Singapore, sometimes featured for special post-pandemic return flights.

Safety & Events

No major hull loss or fatal accidents for BA A380s as of 2024; featured on repatriation flights during COVID-19.

Future Outlook

A380 production ceased in 2021; BA A380s returned to service post-pandemic but may see gradual phase-out by 2030s.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200 (BA uses RR Trent 900)

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 kilometers

Range

903 km/h

Speed

469-615 passengers (BA typical: ~469)

Capacity

575,000 kilograms

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311–340 kN (69,900–76,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

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

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