Unbelievable footage shows Airbus A340 pilot landing plane in Antarctica for historic first
Published on Aug 01, 2025 at 5:44 PM (UTC+4)
by Jack Marsh
Last updated on Aug 01, 2025 at 8:49 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
Incredible footage of an Airbus A340 plane landing in Antarctica shows just how breathtaking the pilot’s touchdown really was.
The giant Airbus A340 made history as one of the largest planes to make the five-hour journey to Antarctica, touching down on the remote landing strip made purely of ice.
The landing by Captain Carlos Mirpuri was so impressive for a couple of reasons, not least because the area is so remote that the pilot loses all communication for hundreds of miles.
You can watch the incredible footage, caught by Hi Fly Airline, in the video at the top of the page.
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After beginning his career writing about all things gaming, Jack joined the Supercar Blondie team in November 2024 as a Content Writer. Since joining SB Media, in addition to a love for covering emerging tech, he has developed an admiration for vintage restorations, particularly old American brands like Dodge and Ford.
