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Airbus A380 'super jumbo' lands in Scotland for first time Airbus A380 'super jumbo' lands in Scotland for first time
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The world's largest passenger aircraft has landed in Scotland for the first time.The world's largest passenger aircraft has landed in Scotland for the first time.
An Airbus A380 "super jumbo" operated by Emirates landed safely at Glasgow Airport at about 12:35.An Airbus A380 "super jumbo" operated by Emirates landed safely at Glasgow Airport at about 12:35.
Thousands of aviation fans turned up to watch the giant aircraft arrive before it refuels. It is due to depart at about 15:30. Thousands of aviation fans turned up to watch the giant aircraft arrive on Scottish soil for the first time.
The pilot in charge of the flight was Iain Weir, who grew up in nearby Clydebank and is now based in Dubai.
A spokesman for Glasgow Airport said: "There has been a huge amount of interest in the arrival of Emirates' A380 and understandably so.
"To be the first Scottish airport to welcome what is the world's largest commercial aircraft is a hugely significant milestone in the history of Glasgow Airport and in Scottish aviation.
"It's difficult to say how many people will turn up to catch a glimpse of the aircraft but given it is the school holidays, we are preparing for thousands of spectators."
The plane's arrival marks the 10th anniversary of the launch of scheduled services between Dubai and Glasgow.The plane's arrival marks the 10th anniversary of the launch of scheduled services between Dubai and Glasgow.
The aircraft stands more than 24m (79ft) tall and has a wing span of almost 80m (262ft). It can carry more than 500 passengers.The aircraft stands more than 24m (79ft) tall and has a wing span of almost 80m (262ft). It can carry more than 500 passengers.
Since Emirates began flying from Glasgow in April 2004, it has carried more than 2.4 million passengers between Scotland and the airline's global hub.Since Emirates began flying from Glasgow in April 2004, it has carried more than 2.4 million passengers between Scotland and the airline's global hub.
It usually flies Boeing 777 aircraft on the route, which operates twice daily.It usually flies Boeing 777 aircraft on the route, which operates twice daily.
Scotland's two busiest airports, Glasgow and Edinburgh, are locked in a battle to win new long-haul routes.Scotland's two busiest airports, Glasgow and Edinburgh, are locked in a battle to win new long-haul routes.
Qatar Airways will begin flying between the Scottish capital and Doha on 28 May.Qatar Airways will begin flying between the Scottish capital and Doha on 28 May.
The carrier will offer passengers the opportunity to travel on board the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which can carry about 250 passengers.The carrier will offer passengers the opportunity to travel on board the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which can carry about 250 passengers.
Aviation experts say the Dreamliner's range and fuel efficiency may encourage other airlines to launch long-haul services from Scotland.Aviation experts say the Dreamliner's range and fuel efficiency may encourage other airlines to launch long-haul services from Scotland.
The Scottish government has described securing further improvements to the country's air links as "crucial".The Scottish government has described securing further improvements to the country's air links as "crucial".
Public transport The historic landing was praised by Transport Minister Keith Brown who believed that the service is a statement of strength in Scotland's reputation as a global transport hub.
Transport Minister Keith Brown told BBC Scotland: "The ongoing success of the Glasgow to Dubai service demonstrates that Scotland is a market that can sustain long haul services. Marker for progress
"The Scottish government played a key role in securing three new services from Edinburgh to Chicago, Philadelphia and Doha, which are set to launch next month. He said: "The Scottish Government has been a supporter of this important link from the outset and you need only look at the passenger numbers to see how successful the route has become.
"The expansion of the Glasgow to Philadelphia service and the introduction of the Glasgow to Halifax, Canada, service are also welcome. "The service provides a real boost for Scotland's economy, improving connectivity from both a business and tourism standpoint, and what better way to celebrate this achievement than welcoming the world's largest commercial airliner - the A380 - to Scotland for the first time."
"We continue to work with the industry to secure more routes like these." Amanda McMillan, Managing Director of Glasgow Airport, echoed the minister's view that the arrival of the A380 was a marker for the progress of Scottish commercial aviation.
Members of the public hoping to see the A380 fly into Glasgow are being urged not to drive to the airport if possible. Ms McMillan said: "Over the course of the past 10 years Emirates has established itself as Scotland's leading long-haul airline and we are honoured it has chosen to mark our successful partnership by operating Scotland's first commercial A380 service. This is a significant milestone for Glasgow and for Scottish aviation."
A spokesman said: "We would encourage people to use public transport, however, there will be limited event parking within our long-stay car park.
He added: "A shuttle bus service will operate from the long-stay car park to the west side of the airfield and also to stance number three outside the main terminal building.
"We would remind people this will be a limited service and may be busy given the potential number of visitors."
Further information on the travel options to and from the airport can be found on the Glasgow Airport website .