Mother moved to tears watching son land his first Emirates 777 in their hometown
- In a video shared on Instagram, this mother cried as she watched a plane land
- It wasn’t just any old plane landing, her son was the pilot and it was his hometown
- This proud mother climbed a barbed-wire fence to watch the special moment
- You can watch the emotional video below
Published on Apr 22, 2025 at 3:58 PM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Apr 22, 2025 at 8:48 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
This Lebanese mother was moved to tears when she watched her son land an Emirates 777 plane in their hometown for the first time.
The proud mother Mona Ghandour climbed the barbed wire surrounding the Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport to watch her son land the commercial plane.
In a post on Instagram, Mona shared how delighted she was to have watched her son complete such an important flight.
“Not just a flight—this was a full-circle moment, where dreams, roots, and a mother’s pride all touched down together,” she said.
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Pilot’s first hometown landing
Mona Ghandour is the proud mother to Emirates pilot Kay Hamdan, who landed an Emirates 777 plane for the first time in his hometown – with a very emotional audience present.
Mona shared a video on Instagram of her crying as she watched her son land the plane at Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport after climbing the barbed wire to catch a glimpse of him pulling off the landing.
And the video has since gone viral.
Beirut boy to Emirates pilot
Alongside the heartwarming video, Mona wrote that her son’s landing was ‘as smooth as butter’, and she wasn’t wrong, especially as in the video you can hear the high winds he had to deal with during his landing.
While it might be a bit embarrassing for the young pilot that his mom’s emotional social media post went so viral, he nailed the landing, so he should be relieved, especially given how many eyes were on him.
It’s not the first time we’ve seen a pilot do something in the air to spread some happiness.
There was also the time this pilot shared a photo of him with his infant son in the cockpit, then recreated the picture years later when his son also became a pilot.
There’s nothing quite like flying home to see your parents, and this Emirates pilot certainly did it with style.
Daisy is a technology journalist, covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, digital business, and emerging technologies. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral tech hacks and the latest developments in 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 technology stories into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work focuses on the products, platforms, and innovations that are transforming the way people work, communicate, and interact with technology. 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.
