Boeing 737-800

10 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VZA) at Sydney, showcasing the iconic 'Spirit of Australia' livery and classic blended winglets.

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Qantas (Spirit of Australia - standard livery)

VH-VZA

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Winglet Watcher, Weather Warrior, 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

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Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the most successful and widely-used narrowbody jetliners in history; core backbone of global short-to-medium-haul fleets since 1998.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates a sizable fleet of 737-800s; VH-VZA was the first delivered to Qantas (fleet tail #1).

Record Flights

Typically used on domestic and short international routes by Qantas; not known for record-setting flights with this variant.

Safety & Events

737-800s have had isolated incidents internationally, but Qantas’s 737 fleet is known for excellent safety record.

Future Outlook

Still in active service with Qantas as of 2024; eventual replacement expected by Airbus A321XLR or 737 MAX.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 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

QC/0.5 (on approach), ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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