THE world's largest airliner landed at Glasgow Airport for the first time in years today.
With hundreds of people keen to watch the landing, Glasgow Airport offered visitors six hours of free parking.
Others were invited to watch the aircraft's arrival within the airport grounds, including Fraser Robertson, a friend of the pilot, along with his two sons Caleb and Daniel."The plane is amazing; it's amazing that something this big can get off the ground. And it is huge.Captain Iain Hanson with Fraser, Daniel and CalebThe young photographer said:"It's the first time I've seen it. I like how big it is and the details on it.
and the return of the airline’s flagship aircraft is a huge vote of confidence for Glasgow and the wider region.“As well as delivering unrivalled connectivity for Scottish leisure and business travellers to Dubai, home of one of the world’s biggest international hub airports, the daily service also plays a crucial role in exporting Scottish goods globally as well as supporting Scotland’s inbound tourism industry.
“Watching the iconic Airbus A380 aircraft touch down once again is a special experience not only for everyone who works at the airport, but also the huge number of aviation enthusiasts and members of the public who gathered today to capture the moment.”
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