Airbus A380-800

23 Mar 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Singapore Airlines Airbus A380-800 taxiing at a major international airport, showcasing the world's largest passenger aircraft.

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Singapore Airlines standard livery

9V-SKW

Registration

Airline

Singapore Airlines

SIA / SQ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Rare Bird, Ultra-Long-Haul, Airbus Aficionado, Superjumbo Spotter

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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

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380-800 is the largest passenger airliner ever built; Singapore Airlines was the launch customer in 2007.

Fleet Rarity

Singapore Airlines operates one of the largest A380 fleets remaining, but the type is becoming increasingly rare post-2020.

Record Flights

Singapore Airlines A380s have operated some of the longest nonstop commercial flights in the world (e.g., SIN–LHR, SIN–JFK via FRA).

Safety & Events

Singapore Airlines\' A380s are known for introducing luxury suites and were used for many high-profile inaugural flights.

Future Outlook

Many A380s are being retired, but Singapore Airlines plans to operate them until at least the late 2020s.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200 (varies by tail number)

Engine

79.75 m

Wingspan

72.73 m

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

471–509 passengers (typical 3-class configuration)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 m

Height

311–340 kN per engine

Thrust

QC/2 at departure, QC/0.5 at arrival (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

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