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26 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

A Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VZO) taxiing at Sydney Airport, sporting the iconic 'Spirit of Australia' livery.

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Aircraft

Qantas (standard livery, \"Spirit of Australia\")

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

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

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, 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

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the world’s most successful narrow-body jetliners, widely used for domestic and short to medium-haul international flights. Qantas operates one of the largest 737NG fleets in the southern hemisphere.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates over 70 737-800s — common in their fleet.

Record Flights

Frequently operates transcontinental Australian routes; has covered long domestic sectors like Perth to Sydney.

Safety & Events

No specific notable incidents related to this registration are widely documented.

Future Outlook

Active service; Qantas is likely to replace these with newer narrow-body aircraft in the coming decade.

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) each

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, <85 dB on takeoff

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