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16 Apr 2026 · © Jack.aviation320

An Airbus A380-800 Qatar Takeoff at LHR

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Kiwi Aviation · 16 Apr 2026

Great angle!

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Aircraft

Qatar Airways standard livery

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Location

Holiday inn

London Heathrow Airport · LHR/EGLL

51.4814, -0.4613

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Insights

Aviation History

The world\'s largest passenger airliner, key part of the late 2000s and 2010s hub-and-spoke revolution. Only 251 built.

Fleet Rarity

Qatar Airways had only 10 A380s; fewer than 140 A380s active worldwide as of 2024.

Record Flights

A380s have flown some of the longest regularly scheduled flights (e.g., Dubai-Auckland); Qatar used them on high-density, long-haul routes.

Safety & Events

The A380 program was discontinued due to insufficient demand; Qatar\'s fleet grounded during COVID-19 and only partially returned.

Future Outlook

Many A380s expected to be retired in coming years; Qatar has begun reducing its A380 fleet.

Specifications

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

Engine

79.75 m

Wingspan

72.72 m

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

517 (3-class typical), up to 868 (all-economy)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 m

Height

311–340 kN (69,800–76,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, ~83-87 dB (sideline)

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