Dublin Airport To Welcome Largest Ever Commercial Plane
History will be made at Dublin Airport today when the largest commercial aircraft to ever arrive at the airfield touches down.
On board is Chinese Premier Li Qiang, who is visiting Ireland for two days in a Boeing 747-8.
A little bit of history will be made at Dublin Airport tomorrow night when we will welcome a 747-8 - the largest ever commercial aircraft to arrive at Dublin Airport. The plane, carrying Chinese Premier Li Qiang, will arrive shortly after 7pm. ✈️
⏩ https://t.co/34yPDI40rq pic.twitter.com/6SHNKJdYKa— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) January 15, 2024
The plane has a wingspan of 68m and is 76m long - bigger than Air Force One which carries the US President.
The plane is expected to land at 7pm with airspace restrictions due to come into force later today.
Qiang, who is the second in command to the Chinese president, will meet the Taoiseach for a bilateral meeting at Farmleigh tomorrow.
He will also hold talks with President Michael D Higgins.
Dublin airport said a no-drone-zone in place from 3pm today until 3pm tomorrow afternoon.
There will be rolling road closures in place and the Phoenix Park will shut to cars and pedestrians from 7pm tonight for 24 hours.
