Airbus · Wide-Body
Airbus A380-800
Long-haul
Wide-BodyType Rating Required
Engines
4
Cruise Speed
488 kt
Range
8,000 nm
Service Ceiling
43,000 ft
Max Passengers
853
MTOW
575,000 kg
Overview
Largest passenger aircraft ever built with full double-deck fuselage. Requires special airport infrastructure and pilot qualification.
Type Rating Required
The Airbus A380-800 requires a specific type rating to operate as pilot in command. Type rating training typically includes ground school, simulator sessions, and supervised line flying.
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