Airbus A380-800

07 Mar 2026 · © Unknown

Korean Air and Emirates are among the very few airlines still operating the Airbus A380 in 2024; seeing two different airlines' A380s in the same frame is very rare.

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Airbus A320 family (likely A320, A321 based on cockpit shape)

Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Korean Air / Emirates

Airline

Korean Air (airborne blue tail), Emirates (taxiing, red tail)

Manufacturer

Airbus

Location

John F. Kennedy International Airport

JFK/KJFK

40.6394, -73.7793

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John F. Kennedy International Airport JFK

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

World's largest passenger airliner; first flight 2005, entered service 2007 with Singapore Airlines.

Fleet Rarity

As of 2024, fewer than 250 ever built; only a handful of operators remaining, led by Emirates.

Record Flights

Commonly used on long-range, high-density trunk routes; operated the world's busiest super-jumbo routes (e.g., Dubai-London, Incheon-Los Angeles).

Safety & Events

A380s are known for several well-publicized engine failures (Qantas QF32) but an excellent safety record overall; famous as a symbol of ultra-large, hub-to-hub travel.

Future Outlook

Production ended 2021; some fleets being retired or stored, but major carriers (Emirates) intend to operate for at least another decade.

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 (depends on specific operator; likely Trent 900 for Emirates, GP7200 for Korean Air)

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.73 meters

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

525 passengers (typical 3-class), up to 868 (all-economy)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311 kN (70,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

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

Noise

Unable to see registrations or engine sub-variants from this angle.