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Emirates Airbus A380-800 in special NBA livery, taxiing on the runway, sporting eye-catching blue fuselage and red engines.
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Spotter's notes
The NBA-themed livery is a rare special edition promoting Emirates' global basketball partnership.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
A388
Model
A380-800
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Emirates
Airline Code
UAE / EK
Livery
Emirates (special NBA livery, blue and red theme)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Engine Alliance GP7270 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 (Emirates A380s use GP7270)
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
Up to 615 passengers (in all-economy), usually ~489-517 in typical Emirates 3-class configuration
Cruise Speed
903 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, 98-105 EPNdB (varies by phase of flight)
Location
Airport Code
JFK/KJFK
Airport Name
John F. Kennedy International Airport