Boeing 737-800

28 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 (VH-YQG) on the ground, showcasing the airline's modern standard livery at a major Australian airport.

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Virgin Australia standard livery

VH-YQG

Registration

Airline

Virgin Australia

VOZ / VA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

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

The Boeing 737-800 is the most popular variant of the Boeing 737 Next Generation series and has been a backbone of global short and medium-haul fleets since the late 1990s. Virgin Australia operates a large fleet of 737-800s as the backbone of its domestic network.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare; Virgin Australia operates a significant number of 737-800s in its fleet.

Record Flights

The 737-800 has operated transcontinental Australian routes, such as Perth-Sydney, and numerous short-haul hops.

Safety & Events

The type is generally very safe; there have been some high-profile hull-losses worldwide but very few with Virgin Australia.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain in service for several more years as Virgin Australia\'s workhorse; eventual replacement by Boeing 737 MAX planned.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,665 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,000 kg

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC 0.5/0.5 (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

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