Airbus A380-800

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26 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

LH King of the skies preparing for pushback

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Aircraft

A380-800 A388

Lufthansa (newest 2020 livery)

Airline

Lufthansa

DLH / LH

Manufacturer

Airbus

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Location

E11

Boston Logan International Airport · BOS/KBOS

42.3710, -71.0214

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Aviation History

The Airbus A380-800 is the world’s largest passenger airliner and a double-decker, wide-body, four-engine jet airliner. Lufthansa is one of only a few airlines to return the A380 to service post-pandemic.

Fleet Rarity

Fewer than 250 A380s built, with fewer in active service—Lufthansa operates only a small number in its fleet.

Record Flights

Flew some of the longest commercial routes, such as Frankfurt to Houston, Singapore, and more.

Safety & Events

The Lufthansa A380s experienced a temporary retirement during the COVID-19 pandemic with several returning to service in 2023, making headlines.

Future Outlook

Currently reactivated for trunk long-haul routes, but likely to be slowly retired over the coming decade as the model is discontinued.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 kilometers

Range

903 km/h

Speed

max 853 passengers (typical 525–615)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311 kN (70,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (ca. 90–105 dB on takeoff)

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