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Rare double-A380 moment: Korean Air A380 taking off while an Emirates A380 taxies, showcasing two of the world's largest passenger jets in action.
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Spotter's notes
Korean Air and Emirates are among the very few airlines still operating the Airbus A380 in 2024; seeing two different airlines' A380s in the same frame is very rare.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
A388
Model
A380-800
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Korean Air (airborne blue tail), Emirates (taxiing, red tail)
Livery
Korean Air / Emirates
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 (depends on specific operator; likely Trent 900 for Emirates, GP7200 for Korean Air)
Thrust
311 kN (70,000 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
79.75 meters
Length
72.73 meters
Height
24.09 meters
MTOW
575,000 kg
Range
15,200 km
Capacity
525 passengers (typical 3-class), up to 868 (all-economy)
Cruise Speed
903 km/h
Noise Rating
QC/2 (departure), QC/0.5 (arrival); meets ICAO Chapter 4
Location
Airport Code
JFK/KJFK
Airport Name
John F. Kennedy International Airport