Nail-biting footage shows Airbus A380 handling treacherous conditions during extreme crosswind takeoff
Published on Oct 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Oct 14, 2025 at 9:14 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
This nail-biting footage, showing an Airbus A380 airplane handling treacherous conditions during an extreme crosswind takeoff as stress-inducing as anything we’ve ever seen.
In a video filmed at one of the UK’s busiest airports in Birmingham, we get to see the world’s largest passenger plane take on brutal crosswinds.
The A380’s wings flexed dramatically and appeared to ‘flap’ under the strain of the winds, but this is actually built in as a design feature to absorb the stress of the conditions and help to stabilize the aircraft.
Check out the incredible footage above and find yourself impressed by the breathtaking display of raw power, precision, and engineering mastery.
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Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
