Boeing 787 Dreamliner Makes Historic Landing in Antarctica
A Boeing 787 Dreamliner, operated by Norse Atlantic Airways, landed at Troll Airfield in Antarctic. It marks the first time this type of aircraft has touched down on the continent. The flight, named "Everglades," carried scientists and vital supplies to the remote Troll research station in Queen Maud Land.
In an unprecedented achievement, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner touched down on a one-of-a-kind "blue ice runway" in Antarctica's Troll Island this week. The 3,000 meters long and 60 meters wide runway. It crafted from snow and ice on Queen Maud Island's Troll, witnessed this historic moment.
Norse Atlantic Airways successfully landed the Dreamliner at Troll Airfield at 2 am local time. The plane taking advantage of the bright sunlight characteristic of Antarctica's current summer season...