Boeing 737-8FE (Boeing 737-800)

03 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 VH-VUK lifts off from Sydney Airport (YSSY), showcasing the signature split-scimitar winglets and modern livery.

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Aircraft

737-8FE (Boeing 737-800) B738

Virgin Australia standard livery

VH-VUK

Registration

Airline

Virgin Australia

VOZ / VA

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Winglet Watcher, 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

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the world\'s most popular narrowbody jetliners, widely used for short and medium-haul flights.

Fleet Rarity

The 737-800 is very common worldwide, and is the workhorse of many fleets including Virgin Australia\'s.

Record Flights

Not known for specific record flights; regularly operates transcontinental and busy trunk routes across Australia.

Safety & Events

Generally a safe operational record, though 737 Next Generation series has had isolated global incidents (none notable for this specific airframe/Virgin Australia).

Future Outlook

Still in widespread commercial service; some begin retirements by 2030 as newer 737 MAX and Airbus A320neo family jets enter fleets.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,436 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162 passengers (2-class typical)

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85-88 dB on approach)

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