Boeing 737-800

03 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 (VH-VON) taxiing at Sydney Airport, showcasing the airline's vibrant livery and signature winglets.

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Virgin Australia standard livery

VH-VON

Registration

Airline

Virgin Australia

VOZ / VA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

3 badges earned

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 Boeing 737-800 is one of the highest-selling and most widely operated single-aisle jets in aviation history, a backbone of short- to medium-haul international fleets.

Fleet Rarity

Common type in Virgin Australia\'s fleet; Virgin Australia operates several 737-800s.

Record Flights

Used globally on high-frequency and medium-haul routes; holds no ultra-long-haul records.

Safety & Events

Some 737-800s have been involved in minor and major incidents, but VH-VON is not associated with any major event as of the most recent public records.

Future Outlook

Still in active service; likely to remain operational with retrofits or be replaced by MAX series.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.79 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,765 kilometers

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kilograms

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (approx. 85 dB on approach)

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