A Boeing 787 Dreamliner Makes Its First Touchdown Flight in Antarctica

Last week, on November 15< Norse Atlantic Airways flight made history by landing the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Antarctica. The continent lacks traditional paved runways, hence the plane had to touch down on a "blue ice runway" at the remote Troll Airfield, as per the Norse press release. The flight carried 45 passengers, including scientists from the Norwegian Polar Institute, and 12 tons of equipment essential for Antarctic research and exploration.

The Dreamliner was chosen for the mission due to its ability to accommodate all necessary people and supplies, reducing the need for multiple flights and mitigating the climate impact of flying.

Camilla Brekke, the director of the Norwegian Polar Institute, said, "The most crucial aspect is the environmental gain we can achieve by using large and modern aircraft of this type for Troll. This can help reduce overall emissions and the environmental footprint in Antarctica. Landing such a large aircraft opens up entirely new possibilities for logistics at Troll, which will also contribute to strengthening Norwegian research in Antarctica."

Updated by Anita Johnson-Brown

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