Boeing 737-800

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07 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 (VH-YIG) taxiing on a rainy day at a major Australian airport.

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Kiwi Aviation · 08 Apr 2026

Awesome! ✈️

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Virgin Australia standard livery

VH-YIG

Registration

Airline

Virgin Australia

VOZ / VA

Manufacturer

Boeing

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

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the most successful and widely operated jetliners globally—core to many airlines’ narrowbody fleets since the late 1990s.

Fleet Rarity

One of over 50 Boeing 737-800s operated by Virgin Australia, making it a very common type within the fleet and globally.

Record Flights

Frequently deployed on high-frequency Australian domestic trunk routes such as SYD-MEL and SYD-BNE; not known for notable record-breaking flights.

Safety & Events

737-800s have a solid safety record but have been involved in various incidents internationally; no notable events specifically linked to VH-YIG publicly.

Future Outlook

As of 2024, the 737-800 is still in widespread active service but will eventually be replaced by new-generation aircraft in coming years.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,665 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (typically 85-90 dB for takeoff at close range)

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