Airbus A380-800

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A rare front-on view of the mighty Airbus A380-800, the world's largest passenger plane, basking in morning light at the gate.

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Manufacturer

Airbus

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Location

Paris-Orly Airport

ORY/LFPO

48.7295, 2.3590

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Paris-Orly Airport ORY

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Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world\'s largest passenger airliner and the only full-length double-deck jet. Introduced in 2007, it marked a major advancement in capacity and comfort.

Fleet Rarity

Less than 250 frames produced; entire production line discontinued in 2021; increasingly rare in active service after COVID-19 retirements.

Record Flights

Operated on some of the world\'s longest (e.g., Dubai-Auckland non-stop by Emirates) and highest-capacity routes.

Safety & Events

Generally a safe and reliable aircraft; notable incident was Qantas Flight 32 in 2010 with an uncontained engine failure and safe return.

Future Outlook

Many airframes are being retired; some airlines (notably Emirates) keeping select fleets active into the late 2020s.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200 (cannot determine from this angle)

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h (Mach 0.85)

Speed

Typically 555 passengers in three-class configuration (up to 868 in all-economy)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

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

Thrust

QC/2 departure, QC/0.5 arrival (Quietest for its size at introduction); <95 EPNdB at takeoff (ICAO Annex 16 Ch. 3/4)

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