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23 Mar 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Emirates Airbus A380-800 (A6-EVJ) rotates on takeoff, showing its immense size and iconic livery.

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Aircraft

Emirates standard livery

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Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

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Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world\'s largest passenger airliner, first flown in 2005, and became an icon of high-capacity long-haul travel.

Fleet Rarity

Fewer than 250 A380s ever built; only operated by a handful of airlines now.

Record Flights

Used for some of the world\'s longest scheduled routes, including Dubai-Auckland non-stop (~17 hours).

Safety & Events

A380 has had few major incidents; 2010 Qantas QF32 uncontained engine failure is the most famous. Emirates is the largest A380 operator.

Future Outlook

Model production ended in 2021; aircraft flying, but many frames retired or in storage; Emirates plans to fly the A380 at least into the 2030s.

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7200

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 kilometers

Range

945 kilometers per hour

Speed

555 passengers (typical 3-class); up to 868 (all-economy)

Capacity

575,000 kilograms

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

2 x 311 kN (Engine Alliance GP7270) or 2 x 320 kN (Rolls-Royce Trent 900)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4; ~89-94 dB on departure (varies with engine, source: ICAO/FAA)

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