Airbus A380-861

Maximtheplanespotter 🇧🇪

02 Dec 2025 · © Unknown

A6-EDV is one of Emirates’ large A380 fleet, operated since 2011 and still active on high-demand international routes.

0 likes 0 comments

Comments (0)

No comments yet.

More like this

Aircraft

A380-861 A388

Emirates standard livery

A6-EDV

Registration

Airline

Emirates

UAE / EK

Manufacturer

Airbus

Location

Zepelinheim

Frankfurt Main Airport · FRA/EDDF · Runway 25L

Open map

Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world’s largest passenger airliner and the only full-length double-decker jet. Emirates operates the largest A380 fleet.

Fleet Rarity

Still numerous in Emirates fleet but retired by several other airlines; as of 2024, only a few major carriers still operate it.

Record Flights

Common on ultra-long haul routes such as Dubai to Auckland (one of the longest nonstops).

Safety & Events

The A380 is renowned for setting new standards in comfort and size but never had a major accident in commercial service.

Future Outlook

Production ended in 2021; likely to fly with Emirates for another decade, but slowly being retired elsewhere.

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7200

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 kilometers

Range

945 km/h

Speed

Up to 615 passengers (Emirates three-class: 489-517)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311.3 kN (70,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4; ~94 dB on approach

Noise