Airbus A380-800

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15 May 2026 · © aviationpassionist

A rare Global Airlines Airbus A380-800 (9H-GLOBL) in climb with distinctive livery and iconic A380 winglets.

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Aircraft

Airline

Global Airlines

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Canon EOS 2000D 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports 018

Achievements

Rare Bird, Livery Legend, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Superjumbo Spotter

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 84.0

A crisp A380 capture—sharp focus and great profile angle, though some shadow on the lower fuselage reduces drama a bit.

Location

Südbahn 06R

Berlin Brandenburg Airport · BER/EDDB

52.3454, 13.4822

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Berlin Brandenburg Airport BER

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the largest passenger airliner ever built and a technological achievement in modern aviation.

Fleet Rarity

Global Airlines is a new operator, and as of 2024 only a handful of A380s are active outside Emirates, Singapore and a few carriers.

Record Flights

Operates many of the world\'s longest scheduled routes, such as Dubai-Auckland and Sydney-Dallas.

Safety & Events

A380s are known for their quiet cabins; some units have been involved in incidents but without fatalities.

Future Outlook

Some A380s have been retired, but this unit appears to be recently delivered to Global Airlines for renewed service.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900

Engine

79.75 m

Wingspan

72.72 m

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

Up to 853 passengers (all-economy) or typically 555 in three classes

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 m

Height

311–356 kN (70,000–80,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC/2, Stage 4 compliant (ICAO)

Noise