Boeing 737-8FE (737-800)

31 Mar 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 (VH-VUS) on the taxiway, with Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways tails in the background.

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Aircraft

737-8FE (737-800) B738

Virgin Australia standard livery

VH-VUS

Registration

Airline

Virgin Australia

VOZ / VA

Manufacturer

Boeing

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

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Aviation History

The 737-800 is Boeing’s best-selling Next Generation 737 variant and a workhorse for airlines globally including Virgin Australia.

Fleet Rarity

Virgin Australia operates one of the largest 737-800 fleets in the region.

Record Flights

Used across Australia’s trunk domestic routes, not generally on record breaking flights.

Safety & Events

Generally a safe and reliable frame, but 737-800s have occasionally been involved in global non-fatal incidents.

Future Outlook

Still active and in regular service as of 2024.

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)

Thrust

QC/0.5 (departure); meets ICAO Chapter 4/14 Stage 4 limits

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