Airbus A380-841

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29 Dec 2025 · © Unknown

The A380 is noted for its quiet cabin and two full decks of seating, making it a favorite among aviation enthusiasts.

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Aircraft

A380-841 A388

British Airways standard livery

G-XLEI

Registration

Airline

British Airways

BAW / BA

Manufacturer

Airbus

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world's largest passenger airliner. British Airways operates 12 A380s, and G-XLEI is one of them, starting service in 2014.

Fleet Rarity

Common in BA's fleet but worldwide the A380 has seen reduced production and a shrinking operator base. Only about 250 A380s were ever produced.

Record Flights

The A380 is used by BA on major long-haul routes from London Heathrow to destinations like Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

Safety & Events

No major incidents reported for this registration (as of knowledge cutoff 2024-06).

Future Outlook

Still flying with BA as of 2024 after temporary Covid-19 storage; projected to remain in service for several more years.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.73 meters

Length

15,200 km

Range

945 km/h

Speed

469 passengers (British Airways, typical 4-class config)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311 kN (70,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC/2 (departure), QC/0.5 (arrival), ICAO Chapter 4

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