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 7:40 AM (UTC+4)
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Molly Davidson
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, 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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Molly Davidson is a Junior Content Writer at Supercar Blondie. Based in Melbourne, she holds a double Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Law from Swinburne University and a Master’s of Writing and Publishing from RMIT. Molly has contributed to a range of magazines and journals, developing a strong interest in lifestyle and car news content. When she’s not writing, she’s spending quality time with her rescue English staffy, Boof.
