1st SUPER JUMBO LANDED IN DELHI

The first superjumbo Airbus A-380 plane
landed here today from Singapore with Singapore Airlines becoming the
only global carrier to launch commercial flights of the 'big birds' to
India. The landing of the long-haul, wide-body and fully double -decker
aircraft that can carry a total of 471 passengers, at the Indira Gandhi
International Airport was preceded by a thunder storm and high-velocity
winds that led to the diversion of 21 flights to nearby airports. On
landing, the superjumbo was given a 'water-salute' by the fire brigade
at the airport run by the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL)
which made special arrangements to handle the large number of passengers
and their baggage. The passengers were welcomed by the SIA staff with
gifts and bouquets. The SIA's aircraft has a total seating capacity of
471 seats with 399 in economy, 60 in business class and 12 first class
suites. Immigration and customs departments had made special
arrangem…