Airbus A380-800

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Qatar Airways Airbus A380-800 (A7-APB) climbs out, showcasing the iconic double-decker and immense Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines.

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Qatar Airways standard livery

A7-APB

Registration

Airline

Qatar Airways

QTR / QR

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

SONY ILCE-6000 FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS

Achievements

Rare Bird, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Superjumbo Spotter

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Photo grade

Gold

Score: 94.0

Superb clarity and tight framing make this Qatar A380 profile shot truly stand out—crisp reg, perfect angle, and great sky!

Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world\'s largest passenger airliner and the first full-length double-deck jet airliner, revolutionizing long-haul travel.

Fleet Rarity

Qatar Airways operates a very small fleet of A380s (10 produced for Qatar, only 5 in active service by 2024); only 250 A380s built for all airlines.

Record Flights

Notable for operating some of the longest and highest capacity routes, including Doha to Sydney and London.

Safety & Events

Operationally reliable; no fatal incidents involving Qatar Airways A380s. The fleet was grounded during COVID-19 and only partially returned to service.

Future Outlook

Many A380s are facing early retirement; Qatar\'s A380s returned to service due to Boeing 787/A350 delays, but are expected to be retired in the late 2020s.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

Up to 517 passengers (Qatar configuration)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311 kN (70,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Quieter than ICAO Chapter 4 standards (approx. 98 dB to 107 dB sideline)

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