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01 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 taxiing at Sydney Airport, showcasing the airline's signature livery with distinctive red accents and winglets.

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Katl_spotter13 · 01 Apr 2026

Incredible capture!

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Aircraft

Virgin Australia standard livery

Airline

Virgin Australia

Manufacturer

Gear

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

Achievements

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

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is the best-selling variant of the 737 Next Generation family and one of the most popular commercial aircraft worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

Very common in commercial airline fleets; the 737-800 is not rare.

Record Flights

Used on many domestic and regional routes, not known for ultra-long-haul operations. Widely used for transcontinental flights in Australia.

Safety & Events

The model has had routine service with Virgin Australia; no notable incidents specifically with this frame are widely reported.

Future Outlook

Still in active service but starting to be replaced in some fleets by 737 MAX models.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m (with winglets)

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,665 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers (typical 2-class = 162)

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, typical measured approach noise: ~85 dB

Noise