Airbus A380-842

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02 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

Qantas a380 being towed onto gate, whilst a United 767-300 starts engines.

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Aircraft

A380-842 A388

Qantas standard livery

VH-OQE

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Nikon D3300 55-300mm

Achievements

Rare Bird, Ultra-Long-Haul, Airbus Aficionado, Superjumbo Spotter

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Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Airport

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Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world\'s largest passenger airliner and a pioneer in double-deck wide-body aviation. Qantas was an early major operator of the A380.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas only operates 12 Airbus A380s, with the fleet being relatively rare globally as production ended in 2021.

Record Flights

The A380 has served some of the world\'s longest scheduled flights, including QF7/QF8 Sydney-Dallas and QF1/QF2 Sydney-London via Singapore.

Safety & Events

Qantas A380s have been involved in a few notable events, such as QF32\'s engine explosion in 2010 (not this airframe). VH-OQE itself has not been involved in major incidents.

Future Outlook

Qantas is reactivating and refurbishing its A380 fleet post-pandemic, with plans to keep them in service into the 2030s.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

484 passengers (typical three-class layout)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311 kN (70,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC2/4 (departure/arrival London Heathrow), ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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