Airbus A380-800

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Standard Emirates livery

Airline

Emirates

UAE / EK

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Apple iPhone 16e Apple iPhone 16e back camera 4.2mm f/1.64

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Location

Pound Road

Christchurch International Airport · CHC/NZCH

-43.4890, 172.5320

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Christchurch International Airport CHC

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Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world\'s largest passenger airliner and a flagship for Emirates, the largest operator of this type.

Fleet Rarity

Emirates operates the largest A380 fleet, but the global fleet is small (less than 250 made, under 200 active in 2024).

Record Flights

Used on some of the world\'s busiest and longest routes, including Dubai to Auckland and Dubai to Los Angeles.

Safety & Events

The A380 has had a few highly publicized incidents (such as QF32\'s engine failure in 2010) but none are immediately associated with Emirates airframes.

Future Outlook

A380 is being phased out by some airlines but remains active and a flagship for Emirates, likely to fly with them for years to come.

Specifications

Engine type not clearly visible (typically Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900)

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15200 km

Range

945 km/h

Speed

Typically 489-615 passengers, depending on configuration

Capacity

575000 kg

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311-340 kN (each engine, variant dependent)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (~90 dB on approach, varies by measurement)

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