Airbus A380-800

04 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

The image also shows an El Al 787-9 and several Delta aircraft, but the Singapore Airlines A380-800 is the most prominent.

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Singapore Airlines standard livery

Airline

Singapore Airlines

SIA / SQ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world's largest passenger airliner and a significant engineering achievement. Singapore Airlines was the A380's launch customer and operates them on high-profile international routes.

Fleet Rarity

Less than 250 A380s were produced; only a handful remain in commercial passenger service as of the mid-2020s.

Record Flights

The A380 regularly serves some of the longest commercial routes, such as Singapore–New York (JFK and Newark) and Singapore–London.

Safety & Events

Singapore Airlines A380s have been involved in a few minor incidents, but overall have an excellent safety record.

Future Outlook

Many A380s are being retired or stored, though Singapore Airlines is among the few carriers still operating them.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7000 (unclear from this distance)

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.73 meters

Length

15,200 kilometers

Range

903 km/h

Speed

Up to 853 passengers (typically 471 in 3-class config)

Capacity

575,000 kilograms

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311–340 kN (69,900–76,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4; 89–95 dB on takeoff

Noise

Exact registration is not visible due to distance; engine type cannot be confirmed from this image.