Aviation enthusiasts delighted as world's largest plane resumes Glasgow service

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The world’s largest aircraft touched down on the tarmac at Glasgow Airport over the weekend and was greeted by business leaders, politicians, and the public.Emirates’ flagship A380 arrived for the first time since September 2019.The double-decker plane, which can carry up to 517 passengers, received a warm welcome by bagpipe players as it taxied to the stand.The Emirates check-in counter at Glasgow Airport was also decked out with celebratory red balloons and “welcome back” signs.Richard Jewsbury, Emirates divisional vice president in the UK, said: “We’re very proud to bring back our iconic A380 to Glasgow, providing much-needed capacity on this popular route.”Emirates is resuming its Glasgow to Dubai service, with departure from Glasgow at 2.35pm and arriving in Dubai at 1.05am the following day.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies. Available on both Android and Apple.

D ownload here: smarturl.it/RenfrewLiveSocial The return flights depart Dubai at 7.50am, to arrive in Glasgow at 12.45pm.Standing over 24 metres high and with a wingspan of nearly 80 metres, the A380 has been huge draw while operating on the Glasgow Dubai route, which commenced back in April 2004.This is the