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22 Sep 2026 · © Ollie

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Aircraft

Emirates standard livery

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Achievements

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

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Location

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Manchester Airport · MAN/EGCC

53.3494, -2.2795

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Manchester Airport MAN

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world\'s largest passenger airliner and Emirates is its largest operator, making it iconic in modern aviation.

Fleet Rarity

Emirates operates over 100 A380s, but global production ended in 2021 with under 250 frames delivered.

Record Flights

A380s are used on some of the world\'s longest nonstop flights, including Dubai-Auckland and Dubai-Los Angeles.

Safety & Events

A380s have primarily operated safely, though there have been some high-profile engine-related incidents (none fatal on Emirates).

Future Outlook

The A380 is being retired by most airlines, but Emirates will keep them in service into the 2030s.

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 (Emirates uses both types)

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.73 meters

Length

15,200 kilometers

Range

903 km/h

Speed

Up to 615 passengers (Emirates typical 3-class: 489–517 passengers)

Capacity

575,000 kilograms

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311–340 kN (70,000–77,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC/2 departure, QC/0.5 arrival (at London Heathrow); ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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