Retro footage shows A380's first arrival on American soil as crowds tried to comprehend what they were seeing
Published on Aug 22, 2025 at 7:40 AM (UTC+4)
by Molly Davidson
Last updated on Aug 22, 2025 at 3:21 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
The first time an Airbus A380 landed in America, people could hardly believe what they were watching.
At LAX, the world’s largest passenger jet touched down just before 9:30am on March 19, 2007, and the reactions were instant.
In this retro footage posted to YouTube by crankyflier, you can hear the awe. “Oh, that is a big, big beast,” said the person filming. “Look at that thing… unreal.”
For the crowd, it wasn’t just a plane landing – it was a spectacle, and the moment the US finally met the monstrous A380 in person.
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With roles at TEXT Journal, Bowen Street Press, Onya Magazine, and Swine Magazine on her CV, Molly joined Supercar Blondie in June 2025 as a Junior Content Writer. Having experience across copyediting, proofreading, reference checking, and production, she brings accuracy, clarity, and audience focus to her stories spanning automotive, tech, and lifestyle news.
