Chiang Mai to welcome the Superjumbo

There are two planes slated for release in the next months that will set a new standard for long haul travel. The ‘superjumbos’ are Boeing’s Dreamliner and the Airbus A380, which will include Chiang Mai in its upcoming world tour.

The French-produced Goliath of the sky will embark on its historic circumnavigation next week to test how it will integrate with the world’s airports when it comes into service. Many of the world’s major airports have had to make considerable improvements and even build new terminals to accommodate the jet.

The Asian leg of the journey starts with the A380’s arrival at Suvarnabhumi International Airport on August 31st, and then coming north to Chiang Mai for September 1st.

After strutting its stuff down the tarmac in Chiang Mai, it will continue on to Hanoi, then Hong Kong and Seoul. The exact time the superjumbo will be landing in Chiang Mai could not be confirmed at this time, but it’s evident that it will be met with many curious onlookers and local media.

The aircraft boasts a vast improvement in personal cabin space and can hold over 500 passengers while offering the quietest ride in the sky, due to its fiberglass, on piece fuselage.