Airbus A380-800

12 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

Emirates is the largest operator of the A380. The photo appears to be taken in daylight with a clear city skyline visible in the background.

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Emirates standard livery

A6-EDT

Registration

Airline

Emirates

UAE / EK

Manufacturer

Airbus

Insights

Aviation History

The A380-800 is the world's largest passenger airliner, operated for flagship long-haul routes. Emirates is by far the largest A380 operator.

Fleet Rarity

Emirates operates over 100 A380s, but production ended in 2021 and the model is becoming rarer in the global fleet.

Record Flights

Commonly used on some of the longest non-stop routes, e.g., Dubai-Auckland. Notably flew record short flights too (e.g., Dubai-Muscat).

Safety & Events

Generally reliable; notable for occasional birdstrikes and one hull-loss (Qantas QF32, not Emirates).

Future Outlook

Active with Emirates, likely to be gradually retired into the 2030s as no new A380s are built; several already stored or scrapped globally.

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7200

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.73 meters

Length

15,200 km

Range

945 km/h (Mach 0.85)

Speed

555 passengers (three-class typical); up to 853 (all economy)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311 kN (70,000 lbf) each

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4/14 compliant, 89 dB on departure (typical, variable by engine/thrust)

Noise

None. Identification confirmed by registration and distinct features.