WATCH: Airbus A340 successfully lands in Antarctica

WATCH: Airbus A340 successfully lands in Antarctica

The aircraft flew from Cape Town to Antarctica - and is carrying tourists and scientists.  

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Business Insider/ Marc Bow/ Hi Fly

An airbus made history after it flew from Cape Town to the ice-covered Antarctica. 

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The Airbus A340 is one of the heaviest aircraft to land on a runway in Antarctica.

The airbus departed from Cape Town International Airport at 08:00 with 23 passengers on board.

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The airbus is said to carry scientists, cargo, and tourists to Antarctica in the summer. 

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Image Credit: Business Insider/ Marc Bow/ Hi Fly

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