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History made as Airbus A340 lands on Antarctica
For the first time in history, an Airbus A340 plane has landed on Antarctica
Hi Fly – a Portuguese charter airline headquartered in Lisbon was behind the flight, making history after landing the big jet on the snowy runway in Antarctica
The company specialises in wet leases – meaning they hire out the aircraft they use as well as the crew. Hifly are also responsible for handling insurance, maintenance and other logistics.
On its flight bound for snowy Antarctica, Hi Fly 801 took off from Cape Town, South Africa on Tuesday, November 2.
The flight put together by Wolf’s Fang, a new upscale adventure camp on the world’s southernmost continent, and brought much-needed supplies to the resort.
Wolf’s Fang is a new project from high-end Antarctica tourism company White Desert
Both inbound and outbound flights were led by Captain Carlos Mirpuri – who is also Hi Fly’s vice president.
The two flights took around five hours and the team spent less than three hours on the ground in Antarctica.
The blue-ice runway at the Wolf’s Fang property is designated a C Level airport, despite not technically being an airport.
That means that only highly specialised crew can fly there due to challenging conditions, such as the slippery runway and freezing conditions.
History made
The first recorded flight to Antarctica was a Lockheed Vega 1 monoplane back in the year of 1928. The flight was piloted by George Hubert Wilkins, an Australian military pilot and explorer. He took off from Deception Island in the South Shetland Islands.
That project was funded by William Randolph Hearst, the wealthy American publishing tycoon.
Short exploratory flights like these were how scientists and mapmakers got vital information about Antarctica’s topography.
To this day, there is no airport on the White Continent, however there are 50 runways for aircraft to fly into and out from.
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Greenland says “No” to U.S. takeover — Chooses Denmark in geopolitical showdown
Greenland’s PM chooses Denmark over U.S. amid Trump’s controversy over Arctic control, emphasizing sovereignty and local sentiment.
Greenland’s PM chooses Denmark over U.S. amid Trump’s controversy over Arctic control, emphasizing sovereignty and local sentiment.
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens‑Frederik Nielsen has delivered a clear message amid renewed pressure from the U.S. — if forced to choose between the United States and Denmark, Greenland will pick Denmark, NATO, and the EU.
Nielsen made the declaration in Copenhagen alongside Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen ahead of diplomatic talks with top U.S. officials.
The announcement comes as U.S. President Donald Trump has again stoked controversy by suggesting Washington could pursue ownership or control of Greenland, citing strategic interests in the Arctic. European leaders and Greenlandic officials have pushed back strongly against these ideas, emphasising sovereignty and respect for international law.
This standoff places Greenland’s future in the spotlight — as Copenhagen and Nuuk reaffirm their ties, local sentiment remains overwhelmingly opposed to U.S. annexation and supportive of Greenland’s own path forward.
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Trump promises aid amid Iran unrest
Trump urges Americans in Iran to evacuate amidst escalating protests and vows support for protesters seeking freedom.
Trump urges Americans in Iran to evacuate amidst escalating protests and vows support for protesters seeking freedom.
President Trump has called on Americans in Iran to evacuate as tensions escalate following the government’s violent crackdown on antigovernment protesters. He has ruled out negotiations and encouraged protesters to continue their efforts, hinting that aid could be on the way.
The unrest in Iran has reportedly resulted in over 2,000 deaths, including both protesters and security forces. U.S. officials are reportedly weighing various responses, from sanctions to potential military options, though no immediate action has been confirmed.
Trump delivered a direct message to the people of Iran, emphasising support for their push for freedom and safety amid the growing crisis.
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Trump escalates pressure on the Federal Reserve with Powell probe
Trump administration investigates Fed Chair Powell, raising concerns over political pressure on monetary policy and economic stability.
Trump administration investigates Fed Chair Powell, raising concerns over political pressure on monetary policy and economic stability.
The Trump administration has launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, dramatically escalating tensions between the White House and the central bank.
The probe centres on Powell’s testimony over a controversial renovation of the Federal Reserve’s headquarters, raising alarm over whether political pressure is being applied to monetary policy decisions.
The move has sparked fierce debate in Washington, with critics warning it could undermine investor confidence and destabilise economic expectations.
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