Airbus A380-800

06 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

The aircraft's registration is not visible in the image but the type and airline are unmistakable. These few superjumbos in Lufthansa's fleet are primarily based in Munich as of 2024.

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Lufthansa (2023 Modern Livery)

Airline

Lufthansa

DLH / LH

Manufacturer

Airbus

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world's largest passenger airliner. Lufthansa is one of only a handful of airlines operating the A380 and recently reintroduced it due to strong post-pandemic travel demand.

Fleet Rarity

Lufthansa operates a small subfleet (by 2024: 4 active, with possible further returns). A380 is rare due to limited global operators.

Record Flights

Operated high-density routes such as FRA-LAX, MUC-BOS, and was used on record-breaking repatriation flights in 2020.

Safety & Events

Lufthansa's A380s were grounded during the pandemic but returned to service in 2023. No fatal accidents recorded on Lufthansa A380s.

Future Outlook

Lufthansa A380s are flying again post-retirement, but long-term fate is uncertain as frames age and the type is out of production.

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7200

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.73 meters

Length

15,200 kilometers

Range

903 kilometers per hour

Speed

Up to 853 passengers (Lufthansa: typically 509-520)

Capacity

575,000 kilograms

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311 kN (69,800 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, approach noise ~97-100dB

Noise

Specific airframe registration not visible; some technical details may slightly vary by subfleet.