A Ghanaian Pilot, Captain Solomon Quainoo who flies Airbus A380 has become the first pilot to successfully land the biggest passenger aircraft at the Kotoka International Airport in Ghana.
Captain Quainoo taxied the mammoth Emirates A380 aircraft to a stop on Tuesday, at the Kotoka International Airport’s Terminal 3, as a one-off service to the new terminal.
The airline’s flagship double-decker has become the first-ever scheduled A380 service to Ghana, demonstrating the airport’s readiness to accommodate the A380, the world’s largest commercial passenger jet.
The Emirates plane was operated by Accra-born Ghanaian Capt Solomon Quainoo, and UAE national, First Officer, Faisal Alhammadi. Upon landing at Kotoka, the aircraft was met with a ceremonial water cannon salute, and the Emirates delegation was welcomed by government officials and Airport executives.
Government officials, dignitaries, media and members of the travel industry were given a guided tour of the A380 by Emirates cabin crew.
