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24 Mar 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Asiana Airlines Airbus A380-800 (HL7640) on a wet runway, with a Thai Airways A350 visible in the background at Sydney Airport.

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Aircraft

Asiana Airlines standard livery

Airline

Asiana Airlines

Manufacturer

Gear

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

Achievements

Rare Bird, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, 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

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world\'s largest passenger airliner and the only full-length double-deck jet airliner ever produced.

Fleet Rarity

One of only 6 A380s operated by Asiana; fewer than 250 A380s ever built.

Record Flights

Used on some of the longest high-density international routes, but not specifically record-breaking for range.

Safety & Events

Asiana\'s A380s have operated flagship routes to Los Angeles; HL7640 was not involved in any major incidents.

Future Outlook

Large-scale retirements of A380s are ongoing, but this airframe is believed to still be in service (as of 2024).

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7200

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 kilometers

Range

903 kilometers per hour

Speed

555 passengers (typical 3-class); up to 850 all economy

Capacity

575,000 kilograms

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311 kN (70,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC2/4 (ICAO Chapter 4, approx. 90-98 dB on departure)

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