Airbus A380-800

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10 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

A nice head on of the emirates airbus a380 at Glasgow airport

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Emirates

Airline

Emirates

UAE / EK

Manufacturer

Airbus

Location

Glasgow Airport

GLA/EGPF

55.8719, -4.4331

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Glasgow Airport GLA

Airport

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Aviation History

Largest passenger aircraft ever produced; iconic for its double-deck, four-engine configuration; cornerstone of major long-haul international flights, especially for carriers like Emirates.

Fleet Rarity

Rare, as only 251 built and fewer than 15 airlines ever operated it; Emirates is its largest and most committed operator.

Record Flights

Used on some of the longest scheduled routes (e.g., Dubai-Auckland, Dubai-Los Angeles); noteworthy for high-density passenger capacities on short/medium flights as well.

Safety & Events

A380 operations have included high-profile inaugural and farewell flights. No known fatal incidents, but a few significant engine failures (such as Qantas QF32 in 2010).

Future Outlook

Production has ended; several airframes stored or scrapped but still in active service with Emirates and a few others as of 2026.

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 (variant not clearly specified)

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 kilometers

Range

945 kilometers per hour

Speed

555 passengers (standard 3-class); up to 868 passengers (high-density layout)

Capacity

575,000 kilograms

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311–340 kN (70,000–76,500 lbf) each

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, approximately 89-93 dB on takeoff

Noise

Registration number is not visible, so details are for the type and livery.