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07 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 VH-VXE taxiing at Sydney Airport, a backbone of domestic and regional services in Australia.

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Aircraft

Qantas standard livery

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Gear

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

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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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 Boeing 737-800 is one of the most successful and widely operated jetliners, particularly favored for short and medium-haul routes.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates one of the largest 737-800 fleets in Australia; this model itself is very common globally.

Record Flights

Not known for record flights; the 737-800 is commonly used on domestic and trans-Tasman flights by Qantas.

Safety & Events

VH-VXE has had standard operational history with no major incidents publicly reported.

Future Outlook

Still in active service as a mainstay of Qantas\' narrow-body operations.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,665 kilometers

Range

842 kilometers per hour

Speed

174 passengers (typical 2-class)

Capacity

79,015 kilograms

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

121.4 kN (per engine)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, ~85 dB on approach

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