Superjumbo begins regular flights from Glasgow to Dubai
The world’s largest commercial passenger aircraft will begin regular services between Glasgow and Dubai on Tuesday.
Glasgow Airport has spent more than £8 million upgrading its infrastructure to welcome the A380, including the introduction of Scotland’s only triple airbridge.
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The superjumbo visited Glasgow in 2014 to mark 10 years of flights from the city by the Emirates airline.
With a wing span of nearly 80 metres, the A380 can carry almost 500 passengers.
Airport managing director Mark Johnston has described the decision by Emirates to introduce the aircraft as a “huge milestone” for Glasgow Airport and a first for the Scottish aviation industry.