Airbus A380-800

08 Mar 2026 · © Unknown

Wingtip fences characteristic of earlier Airbus widebodies visible; Emirates A380 forms a major part of the airline's international long-haul fleet.

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Emirates standard livery

Airline

Emirates

UAE / EK

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

iPhone

Achievements

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Insights

Aviation History

The world's largest passenger airliner, flagship of Emirates, and an aviation icon. First flew in 2005.

Fleet Rarity

Emirates is the world's largest A380 operator with over 100 units.

Record Flights

Used on the world’s busiest and longest high-capacity routes, including Dubai–Auckland nonstop.

Safety & Events

Generally excellent service history; notable for Qantas QF32 engine incident (not Emirates). Used for repatriation/cargo missions during the pandemic.

Future Outlook

Production has ended, but Emirates A380s are expected to fly until the 2030s.

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 (not distinguishable in this image)

Engine

79.75 m

Wingspan

72.72 m

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

Up to 615 passengers (in high-density configuration)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 m

Height

311–340 kN (70,000–76,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 standards, ~89–94 dB takeoff (varies by variant/configuration)

Noise

Image not zoomed enough for registration or engine model ID. Screen photo may affect color/clarity.