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A striking Emirates Airbus A380-800 in a blue special livery at a gate, being towed at an airport.
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Spotter's notes
The blue livery is a special promotional color scheme for the A380 operated by Emirates.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
A388
Model
A380-800
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Emirates
Airline Code
UAE / EK
Livery
Emirates (special blue livery)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 (can't confirm specific model from photo)
Thrust
311–340 kN (per engine)
Wingspan
79.75 meters
Length
72.72 meters
Height
24.09 meters
MTOW
575,000 kg
Range
15,200 kilometers
Capacity
525 passengers (typical 3-class, max 853 in all-economy)
Cruise Speed
903 km/h
Noise Rating
QC/2 departure, QC/0.5 arrival (London Heathrow Quota Count); meets ICAO Chapter 4
Location
Airport Code
JFK/KJFK
Airport Name
John F. Kennedy International Airport