Airbus A380-800

31 Dec 2025 · © Unknown

This A380 features Emirates' signature livery and likely operates long-haul flights from Dubai International Airport. Known for luxury and high passenger capacity.

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Emirates standard livery

Airline

Emirates

UAE / EK

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

iPhone

Location

LGW

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Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the largest passenger airliner ever produced; Emirates is its largest operator and the only airline flying over 100 units.

Fleet Rarity

Now growing rarer as production has ended, but Emirates operates the largest fleet; still frequent sight at major hubs.

Record Flights

Used for several of the world's longest scheduled commercial flights; major on Dubai to major global city routes.

Safety & Events

Generally a safe operational record, used for high-profile inaugural and state flights.

Future Outlook

Still active with Emirates as of 2024; many retired from other airlines.

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 (most Emirates A380s use GP7200)

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 kilometers

Range

903 kilometers per hour

Speed

489–615 passengers (3-class/2-class typical config)

Capacity

575,000 kilograms

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311–340 kN (69,800–76,500 lbf) each engine

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4; 91 dB Lmax in certification noise tests

Noise

Low-contrast backlit image, but type, airline, and model are clear due to size and livery.