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17 Apr 2026 · © J.Purcell

Emirates A380-861 A6-EEA, conducting flight test.

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Kiwi Aviation · 17 Apr 2026

Love this!

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Gear

Nikon D3300 55-300mm

Achievements

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Location

Cornwall Airport Newquay

NQY/EGHQ

50.4406, -4.9954

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Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY

Insights

Aviation History

Largest passenger aircraft ever built; flagship of several major international airlines such as Emirates

Fleet Rarity

Less than 250 built; Emirates is the largest operator by a significant margin

Record Flights

Known for ultra-long haul routes (e.g., Dubai-Auckland, Dubai-Los Angeles)

Safety & Events

No fatal accidents; notable for QF32 uncontained engine failure event in 2010 (Qantas A380)

Future Outlook

Production ceased in 2021; aircraft will remain in service in the 2020s, especially with Emirates

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900

Engine

79.8 meters

Wingspan

72.7 meters

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

Up to 853 passengers (typically 489–615)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.1 meters

Height

311–340 kN (70,000–76,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, typical takeoff 97–101 dB

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