Airbus A380-800

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Etihad Airways Airbus A380-800 (A6-APD) climbing out, featuring the airline's iconic livery and the massive four-engine configuration.

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Etihad Airways standard livery

A6-APD

Registration

Airline

Etihad

ETD / EY

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

SONY ILCE-6000 FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Gold

Score: 96.0

Exceptional clarity and rich detail on the Etihad A380 with a dramatic cloudy backdrop—wonderful angle and livery pop!

Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

A380 is the world\'s largest passenger airliner. Etihad\'s A380s feature ultra-luxurious \'The Residence\' suite and are among the most premium commercial aircraft ever operated.

Fleet Rarity

Etihad operates only a few A380s in 2024, and A380 production has ended, making them increasingly rare in the skies.

Record Flights

A380s have operated some of the longest scheduled commercial flights; Etihad A380s used on ultra-long-haul routes such as Abu Dhabi to New York and Sydney.

Safety & Events

No notable incidents for this airframe; Etihad\'s A380 fleet was grounded for several years due to COVID-19 demand collapse and has returned to service as of 2023-24.

Future Outlook

Still flying as of 2024 after a period of storage; long-term fate uncertain due to the type\'s phase-out by many airlines.

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7200

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

Between 496 and 615 passengers depending on configuration

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311 kN (70,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant; approx. 89-91 dB on takeoff

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