Airbus A380-861

01 Jun 2026 · © Unknown

A classic Airbus A380 in flight, viewed from below, showcasing its signature double deck and four engines under swept wings.

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Aircraft

A380-861 A388

Emirates standard livery

A6-EOI

Registration

Airline

Emirates

UAE / EK

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Plus Apple iPhone 15 Plus back dual wide camera 5.96mm f/1.6

Achievements

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Photo grade

Score: 67.0

Nice catch at cruise, but the image is quite soft and lacks detail; registration isn't readable.

Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 747-400 is an iconic long-haul, high-capacity airliner that revolutionized global air travel since its introduction in the late 1980s. It was the best-selling 747 variant and widely used for flagship routes by many airlines.

Fleet Rarity

Rapidly diminishing in passenger service post-2020; majority of remaining frames are converted freighters.

Record Flights

Operated on some of the longest commercial flights during its era (e.g., London-Sydney with Qantas, New York-Hong Kong non-stop).

Safety & Events

The 747-400 has a long service history including both successful and incident flights (examples: Qantas QF2 nose wheel collapse; also famous for a number of high-profile retirements).

Future Outlook

Mostly retired from passenger service; many converted to dedicated freighters or retired/scrapped. Some in museum preservation.

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7270

Engine

79.75 m

Wingspan

72.72 m

Length

15,200 km

Range

903 km/h

Speed

489 passengers (typical 3-class)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 m

Height

311 kN (70,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC/2 Departure, QC/0.5 Arrival (Typical); ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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