The A380 Writes Aviation History in Africa

The Big Bird has landed in Johannesburg on 18 February. The A380 writes aviation history as the largest passenger aircraft of the world landed for the very first time on African soil.Fans flying to World Cup to South Africa later this year will travel in style!This was not however the second A380 landing in South Africa.

In November last year,Air France launched an A380 Promotion to South Africa giving passengers who book Business or First Class return ticket from South Africa with Air France or KLM between 02 November & 15 December 2009 a chance to win two A380 tickets!

Here are a few shots of the memorable flight! 

Air France A380 leaving Paris for Johanesburg!!

Arrival in Joburg

The first A380 arrival in South Africa occurred on November 26th 2006 when Airbus A380 touched down in South Africa in certification flight