Airbus A380-800

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A Qantas Airbus A380-800 basks on the tarmac, its distinctive tail fin on display – a rare sight in modern skies.

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Qantas standard livery

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world\'s largest passenger airliner, and Qantas is one of the few airlines that operates it. Once seen as the future of high-capacity jet travel, A380s are increasingly rare post-pandemic.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates a small fleet of A380s, making up a rare subset post-2020 retirement wave.

Record Flights

The A380 has operated some of the world\'s longest non-stop flights, including Qantas Sydney-Dallas/Fort Worth.

Safety & Events

Qantas A380s are notable for QF32 (engine failure over Singapore, 2010; safe landing).

Future Outlook

A380s have seen increased retirement, but Qantas is bringing a limited number back for long-haul flagship routes.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200 (not distinguishable from this angle)

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h (Mach 0.85)

Speed

484 passengers (typical 3-class)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311 kN (Trent 900) or 340 kN (GP7200) per engine

Thrust

Around 82–85 dB; ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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