Boeing 737-838 (737-800)

15 Jun 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-838 VH-XZJ 'Mendoowoorrji' rotates in front of the Sydney Airport ATC tower, showcasing its unique Indigenous livery.

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Katl_spotter13 · 15 Jun 2026

So good!

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Aircraft

737-838 (737-800) B738

Aboriginal \'Mendoowoorrji\' special livery

VH-XZJ

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Livery Legend, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Gold

Score: 92.0

Spectacular sharpness and vibrant Qantas Dreamtime livery; perfect 3/4 profile and tower backdrop add drama.

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

One of several Qantas Boeing 737-800s painted in special Indigenous \'Flying Art\' liveries, celebrating Aboriginal Australian art and culture.

Fleet Rarity

1 of 1 in this exact \'Mendoowoorrji\' livery; Qantas operates several thousand 737-800s globally but relatively few with special Indigenous art liveries.

Record Flights

Regularly operates domestic Australian trunk routes; no major record-setting flights known for this airframe.

Safety & Events

Notably launched in a special ceremony for its unique livery in 2013. No significant safety incidents reported.

Future Outlook

As of last known data, active in Qantas fleet; may be replaced by next-generation aircraft over coming decade.

Specifications

CFM56-7B26

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,665 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (each)

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4, ~85-95 dB (typical)

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