Airbus, Boeing, Boeing A380-800, 747-8 Intercontinental, 777-300ER

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07 Mar 2026 · © Unknown

Captured at a major international hub, likely Los Angeles (LAX) based on distinctive terminal design.

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Aircraft

A380-800, 747-8 Intercontinental, 777-300ER A388, B748, B77W

Emirates standard livery, Lufthansa standard livery, Korean Air standard livery

A6-EVR, D-ABYR, HL7639

Registration

Airline

EK, LH, KE

Emirates, Lufthansa, Korean Air

UAE, DLH, KAL / EK, LH, KE

Manufacturer

Airbus, Boeing, Boeing

Achievements

Rare Bird, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Airbus Aficionado, Queen of the Skies, Superjumbo Spotter, Widebody Wizard

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Insights

Aviation History

All three are modern long-haul flagships: the A380 is the world's largest passenger airliner (Emirates is biggest operator), Lufthansa is the largest passenger 747-8 operator, and Korean Air's 777-300ER is a key backbone in its long-haul fleet.

Fleet Rarity

747-8I is ~1 of 19 in passenger service (rare), A380: fewer than 250 built (about 100-120 active post-COVID, moderate rarity); 777-300ER is common.

Record Flights

A380: DXB-AUK (Emirates, ultra long-haul); 747-8: FRA-HKG (Lufthansa); 777-300ER: ICN-JFK (Korean Air, ultra long-haul).

Safety & Events

No specific incidents visible, but all types are well known and have featured on many record and inaugural flights.

Future Outlook

A380: being retired by most except Emirates; 747-8I: rare in passenger service, most will be cargo-converted or retired within years; 777-300ER: remains a backbone of long-haul fleets worldwide.

Specifications

A380: Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900; 747-8: GEnx-2B67; 777-300ER: GE90-115B

Engine

A380: 79.75 m; 747-8: 68.4 m; 777-300ER: 64.8 m

Wingspan

A380: 72.72 m; 747-8: 76.3 m; 777-300ER: 73.9 m

Length

A380: 15,200 km; 747-8: 14,320 km; 777-300ER: 13,650 km

Range

A380: 945 km/h; 747-8: 917 km/h; 777-300ER: 905 km/h

Speed

A380: up to 850 (typical 489-615 pax); 747-8: up to 605 (typical 410-524 pax); 777-300ER: up to 550 (typical 365-396 pax)

Capacity

A380: 575,000 kg; 747-8: 447,700 kg; 777-300ER: 351,535 kg

MTOW

A380: 24.09 m; 747-8: 19.4 m; 777-300ER: 18.5 m

Height

A380: ~311 kN; 747-8: ~296 kN; 777-300ER: 513 kN (per engine)

Thrust

A380: ICAO Chapter 4, ~94-98 dB; 747-8: ICAO Chapter 4, ~98 dB; 777-300ER: ICAO Chapter 4, ~101 dB

Noise

Exact engine model cannot be confirmed for Emirates A380 from tail view.