Boeing 737-800

03 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

A Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 (VH-IWQ) taxiing on the apron, showcasing the airline's clean livery and distinctive red-accented winglets.

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Virgin Australia standard livery

VH-IWQ

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

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 Boeing 737-800 is the most popular variant of the Boeing 737 Next Generation family and has been a workhorse of short to medium-haul routes globally.

Fleet Rarity

Very common; Virgin Australia operates a large 737-800 fleet.

Record Flights

Not known for record flights, but commonly used for transcontinental domestic routes and short international hops within Australia and Oceania.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 has a safe operational record but is included in the FAA Airworthiness Directives for global fleet inspections.

Future Outlook

Still in wide commercial operation, but being slowly replaced with newer 737 MAX and Airbus A320neo family jets.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m (with winglets)

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162–189 passengers

Capacity

79,000 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

120–126 kN (26,400–28,400 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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