Heathrow airport have commenced developments to accommodate the A380. Terminal 3 will see a pier be demolished to allow space for the plane's wingspan.
The new development will be 280m long and 3 storeys high. Passengers will be able to disembark from both levels of the aircraft.
Managing Director of BAA said that preparations are going well: "The A380 will be an important aircraft for Heathrow... but we are also ensuring that our new facilities can accommodate all types of aircraft and meet the needs of all our airlines," he said.
A new pier will see 4 new aircraft stands designed to serve new models of aircraft such as the Airbus A320.
Airlines planning to operate the A380 to Heathrow include Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Virgin Atlantic and Qantas.
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