A380800

The Airbus A380‑800 is the primary passenger variant of the Airbus A380 family, first authorized for production in 2005 and introduced into commercial service in 2007. It entered service with Qantas and Emirates as the first operators. As the largest twin‑aisle jet in the world, it is often noted for its 555‑seat capacity in a typical two‑class configuration and up to 850 passengers in a high‑density economy layout, making it a flagship aircraft for long‑haul, high‑traffic routes.

Its design features a broad wing span of 79.75 metres, a length of 72.7 metres, and an overall maximum take‑off weight of 575 tonnes. The aircraft is powered by four high‑bypass turbofan engines, commonly either the Rolls‑Royce Trent 900 or the Engine Alliance GP7000, and can cruise at approximately 0.85 Mach with a maximum range of 15,200 kilometres. The cabin can accommodate four to five jets and up to 70 lavatories, with specialized galley and crew areas designed for long‑duration flights.

Production of the A380‑800 ceased in 2021 after 251 aircraft were delivered. The aircraft has been operated by a diverse group of airlines worldwide, including Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Air France, and Qatar Airways, among others. It has played a major role in carrying high volumes of passengers across trans‑Atlantic, trans‑pacific, and Middle Eastern routes, transforming airline network strategies and influencing airport infrastructure due to its striking size and distinctive aerodynamic profile.

Throughout its service life the A380‑800 remained a symbol of commercial aviation’s push toward intercontinental scale and has been studied extensively for its aerodynamic innovations, new cabin concepts, and impact on airport logistics, reflecting a significant chapter in aviation history.