Emirates' A380 makes debut at Cairo international airport.

Emirates' A380 made its debut at Cairo International Airport (CAI) on wednesday as the airline brought its popular aircraft to Egypt for the first time. The landing demonstrated the airport's readiness to accommodate the A380, the world's largest commercial passenger jet. Welcomed with a ceremonial water cannon salute, the A380 flight was led by Egyptian Captain Hesham Essawy and UAE National First Officer Abdullah Alyammahi.

The flight was welcomed by key officials including General Ahmed Maher Geneina, chairman of Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation, and Ahmed Fawzy, chairman of the Cairo Airport Authority. Travelling on the flight from Dubai was Adel Al Redha, Emirates' chief operating officer, as well as prominent members from the UAE business community. "This day has been in the making...

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