Boeing 737-800

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20 Dec 2025 · © Unknown

This perspective is typical of regional boards in Australia where passengers often use rear stairs.

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Jamie@LHR · 20 Dec 2025

Love that livery

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Virgin Australia standard livery

Airline

Virgin Australia

VOZ / VA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the world's most popular narrow-body airliners, widely used for short to medium-haul routes. Virgin Australia is a significant operator of the type in Australasia.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare; mainstay of Virgin Australia's fleet and fleets worldwide.

Record Flights

Operates some of the longest domestic B737 routes in Australia, such as Brisbane to Perth.

Safety & Events

Generally safe and reliable, minor technical incidents occasionally reported but no major hull loss for VA 737-800s.

Future Outlook

Still in widespread operation as of 2024, with eventual retirement expected in the next decade as new-generation aircraft are delivered.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,570 kilometers

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

89 kN (20,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85-90 dB approach)

Noise

Registration and full aircraft ID not visible, so type inferred mainly from livery and tail structure.