Airbus A380-800

21h ago · © Judge Dredd

Emirates Airbus A380-800 A6-EUH in Grand Slam Tennis livery approaching with gear down, brilliantly lit during golden hour.

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Siliconserver · 21h ago

Love the livery!

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Emirates Grand Slam Tennis special livery

A6-EUH

Registration

Airline

Emirates

UAE / EK

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 86.0

Superb side profile of the Emirates A380 Grand Slam Tennis livery, crisp in golden light with clean composition.

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

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380-800 is the world\'s largest passenger aircraft, revolutionizing high-density, long-haul travel. Emirates is the largest A380 operator.

Fleet Rarity

One of over 100 A380s in Emirates\' fleet; A380 production has ended, and global A380 fleets are shrinking.

Record Flights

Used on many of the world\'s longest and busiest routes (e.g., Dubai to Auckland non-stop, Dubai to Los Angeles).

Safety & Events

This specific Emirates airframe (A6-EUH) is notable for various special liveries, including Grand Slam Tennis. No major incidents recorded for this frame.

Future Outlook

Still in active service with Emirates as of 2024, but the A380 is gradually being retired worldwide.

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7200

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 km

Range

945 km/h

Speed

Up to 615 passengers (2-class configuration)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311 kN (70,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, typically ~82-91 dB depending on measurement point

Noise