Airbus A380-800

14 May 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Emirates Airbus A380-800 (A6-EUT) lifting off with full gear extended, showcasing the world's largest passenger aircraft in action.

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SHAVIATIONPHOTOGRAPHY · 09 Jun 2026

Nothing can beat the A380

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Emirates standard livery

A6-EUT

Registration

Airline

Emirates

UAE / EK

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 FUJIFILM XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

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

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 81.0

Great 3/4 rear climb angle—crisp logo, visible registration, but flat midday light mutes colors a bit.

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 is the world\'s largest passenger airliner, and Emirates is by far the largest operator of the A380, with over 100 frames in the fleet at peak size.

Fleet Rarity

Emirates operates the largest fleet of A380s; only about 250 A380s were built and fewer remain in service as other airlines retire the type.

Record Flights

Emirates A380s have flown some of the world\'s longest scheduled nonstops, e.g., Dubai-Auckland and Dubai-Los Angeles.

Safety & Events

Emirates A380s have had several non-fatal incidents, including go-arounds, rejected takeoffs, and diversions, but an excellent safety record.

Future Outlook

Emirates intends to keep A380s flying into the late 2030s, but production ended in 2021 and a growing number are being retired or parted out worldwide.

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7200 (most common for Emirates A380s)

Engine

79.8 meters

Wingspan

72.7 meters

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h (Mach 0.85)

Speed

555 passengers (typical 3-class layout), up to 853 (all economy)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.1 meters

Height

311 kN (per engine)

Thrust

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

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