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14 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 lifting off, showcasing distinctive split scimitar winglets on a clear day.

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Kiwi Aviation · 14 Apr 2026

So cool! 🛩️

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Aircraft

Virgin Australia

Airline

Virgin Australia

Manufacturer

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Runway Royalty, 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

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is the most produced variant of the 737 NG series and a workhorse for short to medium-haul routes worldwide. Virgin Australia is one of its largest operators in Australia.

Fleet Rarity

One of many 737-800s in the Virgin Australia fleet; not rare within the airline.

Record Flights

Commonly used on domestic Australian routes; not typically used for record-setting flights.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 has had isolated incidents globally, but Virgin Australia\'s operation of this type has been generally uneventful.

Future Outlook

Still actively in service and is likely to remain a major fleet type for years.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

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

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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