Airbus A380-861

14 Aug 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Emirates Airbus A380-861 (A6-EUE) in the special 'Skywards 25 Years' livery climbing out after takeoff, showcasing the iconic double-decker jet.

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Katl_spotter13 · 16 Aug 2026

Stunning!

AviatorShots81 · 15 Aug 2026

Love it! ❤️

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Aircraft

A380-861 A388

Emirates Skywards 25 Years Special Livery

A6-EUE

Registration

Airline

Emirates

UAE / EK

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Rare Bird, Golden Hour Glory, Livery Legend, Ultra-Long-Haul, Airbus Aficionado, Superjumbo Spotter

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Photo grade

Gold

Score: 97.0

Stunning side-profile of the Emirates A380 in commemorative livery; golden light and tack-sharp detail make it truly striking.

Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

Open map

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world\'s largest passenger aircraft and a flagship for Emirates, which operates the world\'s largest A380 fleet. This special livery marks 25 years of Emirates Skywards (the airline\'s loyalty program).

Fleet Rarity

This is one of 120 A380s in the Emirates fleet (the largest fleet of this type), but the special livery makes it rare within the fleet. Globally, fewer than 250 A380s were ever built.

Record Flights

The A380 has been used on high-capacity trunk routes such as Dubai-London, Dubai-Sydney, and others, sometimes operating some of the longest scheduled A380 flights (e.g., Dubai-Auckland nonstop, over 16 hours).

Safety & Events

The A380 has had a safe operational history overall. Emirates A380s are popular for their in-flight service and bar/lounge feature, but this frame is not known for specific incidents.

Future Outlook

This aircraft is currently active; most Emirates A380s are expected to operate until the early/mid-2030s.

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7200

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 kilometers

Range

903 km/h

Speed

515 passengers (3-class typical)

Capacity

575,000 kilograms

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311–340 kN (69,800–76,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC/2 at departure, ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~86-94 dB depending on phase)

Noise