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11 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VZM) rotating on a misty morning at Sydney Airport.

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Kiwi Aviation · 11 Apr 2026

Incredible!

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Aircraft

Qantas standard livery

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Winglet Watcher, Weather Warrior, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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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

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the world\'s most widely used narrow-body jets, forming the backbone of many short- to medium-haul fleets; Qantas is a major operator in Australia.

Fleet Rarity

Very common in Qantas\' fleet; several dozen in operation.

Record Flights

Used on transcontinental flights across Australia and popular for domestic routes.

Safety & Events

No major incidents specific to this airframe reported; 737-800 variants have had several notable service events globally.

Future Outlook

Still in active service in 2024, but likely to be replaced by newer Boeing 737 MAX or A321XLR types over the next decade.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.79 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,665 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

QC/1 (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, 85-89 dB on departure)

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