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26 Apr 2026 · © AviatorShots81

A colorful Emirates Airbus A380-800 in the special 'Destination Dubai' livery.

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Aircraft

Destination Dubai special livery

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

Sony A7M4 Sigma 70-200mm F2.8

Achievements

Livery Legend, Ultra-Long-Haul, Weather Warrior, Airbus Aficionado, Superjumbo Spotter

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Location

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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol · AMS/EHAM

52.3420, 4.7071

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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol AMS

Insights

Aviation History

World\'s largest passenger airliner, flagship of Emirates which is the largest A380 operator

Fleet Rarity

Emirates operates the majority of the world\'s A380 fleet, but A380s are rare generally, with less than 250 ever produced

Record Flights

Used on ultra-long-haul and high-density routes, including Dubai-Auckland and Dubai-Los Angeles

Safety & Events

Emirates A380 fleet reached 100 aircraft in 2017; notable public events include special liveries and expo flights

Future Outlook

A380 production ended in 2021; Emirates plans to fly them into the 2030s, making them an increasingly rare sight in the long term

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 (cannot confirm from image)

Engine

79.8 meters

Wingspan

72.7 meters

Length

15,200 km

Range

902 km/h

Speed

400–615 passengers, typical 489 in 3-class

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.1 meters

Height

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

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, approx 90–97 dB takeoff

Noise