Boeing 737-800

02 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

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

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Aircraft

Airline

Virgin Australia

VOZ / VA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, 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

Airport

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Aviation History

One of the world\'s best-selling narrow-body jetliners, widely used on short and medium-haul routes.

Fleet Rarity

Common model; Virgin Australia\'s 737-800 fleet is a major part of their operations.

Record Flights

Not known for record flights, but regularly used for highest frequency domestic trunk routes.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 series has been involved in some global incidents, but VH-VUL has no notable public incidents recorded.

Future Outlook

Still active; expected to remain in service for several more years.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,420 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, 84.5 EPNdB (takeoff, typical)

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