Airbus A380-800

07 Mar 2026 · © Unknown

The Emirates A380 fleet forms the bulk of the world's A380s in active commercial service. The A380 remains a favorite among aviation enthusiasts for its size, comfort, and quiet cabin.

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Advait S · 07 Mar 2026

Nice catch! ✈️

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Emirates standard livery

A6-EDC

Registration

Airline

Emirates

UAE / EK

Manufacturer

Airbus

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Insights

Aviation History

World's largest passenger airliner; flagship of Emirates, which is by far the largest A380 operator.

Fleet Rarity

Most common operator and type for A380s, but A380 production ended in 2021. Less than 250 units ever built; majority now with Emirates.

Record Flights

Regular ultra-long-haul flights, e.g., Dubai–Auckland. Noted for dense hub-to-hub routes (London, Sydney, etc.)

Safety & Events

Generally safe in service; occasional high-profile diversions or light technical issues but no fatal accidents.

Future Outlook

Still flying with Emirates; likely to remain in service into the 2030s with this airline, being retired elsewhere.

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7200 (most likely for Emirates A380s; possibility of Rolls-Royce Trent 900, but not common for this reg)

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 kilometers

Range

903 kilometers per hour

Speed

469–615 passengers (3-class to all-economy configs)

Capacity

575,000 kilograms

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311–340 kN (69,900–76,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Certified under ICAO Chapter 4; typical noise levels 94–98 dB takeoff sideline

Noise

Engine model inferred by airline and registration, visual confirmation difficult at this angle.