Airbus A380-800

05 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

This shot captures the A380 in the Emirates livery performing a textbook rotation, with four Engine Alliance GP7200 engines, at an international airport. The A380-800 is renowned for its size and quietness relative to its mass.

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Emirates standard livery

A6-EEZ

Registration

Airline

Emirates

UAE / EK

Manufacturer

Airbus

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world’s largest passenger airliner and the only full-length double-deck jet airliner, first flown in 2005. Emirates is the largest operator.

Fleet Rarity

~250 A380s were built; production ended in 2021. Emirates operates over 120; the only airline operating such a large subfleet.

Record Flights

Used on the world's longest A380 routes, including Dubai-Auckland (over 14,000 km nonstop), and the world's busiest A380 routes like Dubai-London Heathrow.

Safety & Events

A380s have had several notable events, including Qantas Flight 32's uncontained engine failure (different operator/model). No fatal accidents involving the A380.

Future Outlook

Still flying (notably with Emirates), other airlines retiring or storing their fleets. Some airframes being parted for spares.

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7200

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

484-615 passengers (typical 3-class: 555 passengers)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311 kN (70,000 lbf) each

Thrust

QC/2 departure, QC/0.5 arrival (measured in UK Quota Count system); ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

Noise

None