Airbus A380-861

08 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

Photographed close to touchdown, possibly at Manchester Airport, this Emirates A380 features a rare special livery celebrating UAE heritage.

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Aircraft

A380-861 A388

Emirates special livery (likely 'Year of Zayed' or custom Arabic calligraphy livery)

A6-EEI

Registration

Airline

Emirates

UAE / EK

Manufacturer

Airbus

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world's largest passenger airliner and a flagship of Emirates, which is the world's largest A380 operator. Emirates A6-EEI features a special livery, often used to commemorate UAE history or special events.

Fleet Rarity

Emirates is the largest A380 operator, but A380 production ceased in 2021, making remaining units increasingly rare.

Record Flights

Emirates A380s operate some of the longest commercial flights in the world, such as Dubai-Auckland.

Safety & Events

No major incidents reported for this specific frame at the time of assessment.

Future Outlook

Flying, but A380s are gradually being retired worldwide; Emirates intends to keep examples like this flying into the late 2020s.

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7270

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h (Mach 0.85)

Speed

Up to 615 passengers (in highest density; typically 517 in three-class)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311 kN (69,800 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (< 94 EPNdB at takeoff)

Noise

None