Boeing 737-800

17 May 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 (VH-VUQ) taxiing at Sydney Airport, showcasing the airline's signature livery and split scimitar winglets.

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Virgin Australia standard livery

VH-VUQ

Registration

Airline

Virgin Australia

VOZ / VA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 FUJIFILM XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 84.0

Great clarity on the Virgin Australia 737; fence in foreground is a bit distracting but overall crisp and well-exposed.

Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

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Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the best-selling jetliners and a workhorse of short- to medium-haul aviation, widely operated by major airlines worldwide, including Virgin Australia.

Fleet Rarity

Virgin Australia operates over 60 737-800s, making it the backbone of its narrowbody fleet and not rare within the airline.

Record Flights

Commonly operates domestic Australian trunk routes, including east-west coast and Sydney-Melbourne, among the world\'s busiest airline routes.

Safety & Events

No major incidents linked to VH-VUQ; globally, the 737-800 model has a strong operational safety record.

Future Outlook

Still active in service as of 2024, but may eventually be phased out for newer 737 MAX models.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (approx. 85 dB on approach)

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