Airbus A380-800

02 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

An Emirates Airbus A380-800 (A6-EUS) sits at dusk, having just arrived from another flagship long-haul flight. The world's largest passenger jet, proudly wearing the Emirates livery.

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Katl_spotter13 · 02 Apr 2026

Incredible capture!

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Emirates standard livery

A6-EUS

Registration

Airline

Emirates

UAE / EK

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Rare Bird, Golden Hour Glory, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Skyline Symphony, 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

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Largest passenger aircraft ever built; centerpiece of Emirates\' long-haul fleet and a symbol of modern aviation luxury.

Fleet Rarity

Emirates is by far the largest A380 operator, with over 100 delivered, but worldwide fewer than 250 A380s were built and the type is becoming rarer in service.

Record Flights

Has operated some of the busiest long-haul routes like DXB-LHR, and some of the world\'s longest, like DXB-AKL non-stop (Emirates).

Safety & Events

Generally a safe track record with a handful of well-documented engine incidents (none fatal); some airframes have hosted notable inaugural or farewell flights.

Future Outlook

A380 production ended in 2021; remains active mainly with Emirates but is being retired by other operators; likely to remain iconic and visible for another decade at least.

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7200

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h (Mach 0.85)

Speed

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

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311 kN (69,800 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4; exterior noise typically below 90 dB at prescribed locations

Noise