Plane Spotting - Airbus A380-800

Singapore Airlines Airbus A380-800 at the gate—an iconic double-decker serving long-haul international routes.

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📝 Spotter's notes

Singapore Airlines was the first airline to fly the A380 and maintains one of the world's top premium cabins aboard this aircraft.

ICAO Type A388

Model A380-800

Manufacturer Airbus

Airline Singapore Airlines

Airline Code SIA / SQ

Livery Singapore Airlines standard livery

Military Civilian

Engine Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200 (cannot confirm specific variant from image)

Thrust 311–340 kN per engine (Trent 900) / 340–374 kN per engine (GP7200)

Wingspan 79.75 meters

Length 72.73 meters

Height 24.09 meters

MTOW 575,000 kg

Range 15,200 km

Capacity Up to 868 passengers (typically configured for around 471-509 in Singapore Airlines configuration)

Cruise Speed 905 km/h

Noise Rating ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (varies by config, typically 90-105 EPNdB)