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Emirates Airbus A380-800 taxiing at the airport—an iconic giant of the skies and the world’s largest passenger airliner.
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Emirates Airbus A380-800 taxiing at the airport—an iconic giant of the skies and the world’s largest passenger airliner.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
A388
Model
A380-800
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Emirates
Airline Code
UAE / EK
Livery
Standard Emirates livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 (specific variant not visible)
Thrust
311–340 kN (70,000–76,500 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
79.75 meters
Length
72.72 meters
Height
24.09 meters
MTOW
575,000 kg
Range
15,200 km
Capacity
Typically 489–615 passengers
Cruise Speed
945 km/h
Noise Rating
QC/2 on departure, QC/0.5 on arrival (London Heathrow classification); meets ICAO Chapter 4 standards (< 105 EPNdB)
Location
Airport Code
CHC/NZCH
Airport Name
Christchurch International Airport
Camera
Device
iPhone 15