Airbus A380-800

07 Mar 2026 · © Unknown

The photo shows the A380 on a wet runway, with city buildings in the background, likely taken at or near a major hub such as JFK or LHR.

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Emirates standard livery

Airline

Emirates

UAE / EK

Manufacturer

Airbus

Achievements

Airbus Aficionado

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Aviation History

The Airbus A380-800 is the world's largest passenger aircraft and key flagship for Emirates, who is the largest operator of this type.

Fleet Rarity

Emirates operates over 100 A380s, but the type is rare outside Emirates fleet.

Record Flights

Used on world's longest regularly-scheduled A380 routes, e.g. Dubai–Auckland (~17 hours); previously on Dubai–Los Angeles (~16 hours).

Safety & Events

Generally safe record, some notable engine-out diversions; first ever A380 landing at many airports done by Emirates.

Future Outlook

Production ceased, being gradually phased out; Emirates will operate the A380 into the late 2030s, but most airlines are retiring the type early.

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 kilometers

Range

900 kilometers per hour

Speed

Up to 615 passengers (typical 3-class: 485-555)

Capacity

575,000 kilograms

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311–340 kN (69,900–76,620 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC2/4 at landing/takeoff; ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

Noise

Exact registration number not visible; engine variant difficult to determine from this view.