Airbus A340 lands on ice runway in Antarctica for the first time ever; see pics

For the first time in history, an Airbus A340 has landed in Antarctica. The aircraft had been commissioned by Wolf’s Fang, a luxury adventure destination from the Antarctica tourism company the White Desert.

For the first time in history, an Airbus A340 has landed in Antarctica. The aircraft had been commissioned by Wolf’s Fang, a luxury adventure destination from the Antarctica tourism company White Desert. Photo Credit: Hi Fly

Flying for just over five hours each way, the widebody aircraft flew from Cape Town, South Africa to the White Continent. Photo Credit: Hi Fly

The aircraft now will be used this season to fly a small number of tourists, alongside scientists and essential cargo to the White Continent. Photo Credit: Hi Fly

The landmark flight was organised by Hi Fly, a Portuguese boutique aviation firm. Photo Credit: Hi Fly