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21 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 (VH-YIW) taxiing at Sydney Airport with the city skyline in the background.

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Kiwi Aviation · 21 Apr 2026

Stunning!

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Aircraft

Virgin Australia standard livery

Airline

Virgin Australia

Manufacturer

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Skyline Symphony, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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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 Boeing 737-800 is one of the world\'s most successful and ubiquitous single-aisle airliners, and a backbone of short- to medium-haul fleets globally.

Fleet Rarity

This is a common type in the Virgin Australia fleet (over 50 737-800s operated).

Record Flights

The 737-800 routinely operates some of the highest frequency domestic routes in Australia.

Safety & Events

The Boeing 737NG series has had a solid safety record, with incidents typically minor and non-fatal.

Future Outlook

This frame is likely to remain in passenger service; no indication of imminent retirement.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,420 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 compliant, about 85 dB takeoff at 1,500 ft

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