Airbus A380-800

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11 Aug 2026 · © SoonerAlum93

Airbus A380 waiting its turn at SFO with its sights set on Dubai (DXB)!

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Emirates Grand Slam Tennis special livery (featuring logos of major tennis tournaments)

Airline

Emirates

UAE / EK

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro back triple camera 9mm f/2.8

Achievements

Rare Bird, Livery Legend, Ultra-Long-Haul, Airbus Aficionado, Superjumbo Spotter

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 73.0

Special livery pops, but haze and slight soft focus drop impact—closer or crisper shot would shine!

Location

San Francisco International Airport

SFO/KSFO

37.6198, -122.3750

Open map

San Francisco International Airport SFO

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world\'s largest passenger aircraft and represents a landmark in superjumbo airliner design. Emirates is the largest A380 operator.

Fleet Rarity

Emirates operates over 100 A380s, over half the global fleet, but globally the A380 is rare with production ended at under 250 units.

Record Flights

Has been used for some of the longest scheduled commercial flights; Emirates A380s regularly serve routes like Dubai to Los Angeles, among the longest nonstops globally.

Safety & Events

No significant incidents involving Emirates A380s with tennis livery; the model is known for a strong safety record.

Future Outlook

A380 production has ceased with some aircraft being retired or stored, yet Emirates plans continued usage through the 2030s.

Specifications

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

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 kilometers

Range

903 km/h

Speed

Up to 615 passengers (typical three-class: 489-555)

Capacity

575,000 kilograms

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311–340 kN (70,000–76,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC/2 (Departure), QC/0.5 (Arrival) — ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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