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Aircraft

Emirates standard livery

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

Nikon D3300 55-300mm

Achievements

Ultra-Long-Haul, Airbus Aficionado, Superjumbo Spotter

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Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world’s largest passenger aircraft, first flown in 2005, and Emirates is by far its largest operator.

Fleet Rarity

Emirates operates the largest A380 fleet, but as a type, fewer than 250 were produced. Becoming rarer as retirements begin.

Record Flights

Emirates has flown A380s on the world’s shortest (DXB-MCT) and longest (DXB-AKL) nonstops using the type.

Safety & Events

The A380 has had a strong safety record; some high-profile diversions and a Qantas engine incident (not this operator).

Future Outlook

The A380 program is discontinued. Emirates will continue to operate it into the 2030s, but most airlines are retiring the type.

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7200

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 kilometers

Range

903 km/h

Speed

555 passengers (typical, three-class)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311 kN (70,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant; typical approach noise 90-94 dB(A)

Noise