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02 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

Emirates A380 climbing out of Heathrow with the iconic ATC tower in the foreground.

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Aircraft

Emirates standard livery

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

Nikon D3300 55-300mm

Achievements

Ultra-Long-Haul, Airbus Aficionado, Superjumbo Spotter

3 badges earned

Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world\'s largest passenger airliner and a flagship of long-haul travel, with Emirates being the largest operator by far.

Fleet Rarity

Emirates operates over 100 A380s, but the A380 is relatively rare globally and out of production.

Record Flights

A380s commonly fly some of the world\'s longest non-stop routes, including Dubai-Auckland and Dubai-Los Angeles.

Safety & Events

Generally safe in service; notable incident includes Qantas Flight 32 (uncontained engine failure, safe landing).

Future Outlook

Production ended in 2021; A380s expected to remain in service for 2030s, but retirements have started at some airlines.

Specifications

Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 (can\'t specify from image)

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 km

Range

945 km/h

Speed

Up to 868 passengers (typically 489-615 in Emirates configuration)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311 kN (GP7200) or 320 kN (Trent 900) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, 94 dB on approach (varies by configuration)

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