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Hi Fly Completes First Airbus A330 Landing in Antarctica

New ground support at Wolf’s Fang enabled twin‑engine operations with a more fuel‑efficient A330 for Hi Fly’s Cape TownAntarctica service.

Overview

  • The A330-302 flight from Cape Town touched down at Wolf’s Fang at 11:59 p.m. local time on December 1.
  • The aircraft was registered 9H-HFI and equipped with General Electric engines.
  • The operation is part of Hi Fly’s 2025/2026 seasonal partnership with tour operator White Desert Antarctica.
  • Vice Chairman Captain Carlos Mirpuri commanded the mission, and CEO Antonios Efthymiou was on board.
  • Upgraded infrastructure at Wolf’s Fang—a blue-ice runway capable of handling large passenger jets—enabled certified twin‑engine operations, allowing a shift from the four‑engine A340 with improved fuel efficiency and environmental performance.