In pictures: Airbus A380 visits the US

The excitement was palpable as thousands of people turned up to watch Airbus A380s land in New York and Los Angeles.

It was the first time an A380 had touched down on US soil - and two arrived on a single day.

This A380 arrived first, landing at New York's JFK Airport with about 500 passengers on board.

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles-bound flight was carrying just a crew.

It was operated by Australian airline Qantas, which will be the first carrier to fly a fully-operating A380 to the airport.

Some plane fans grabbed any vantage point they could to take their photos.

A bit of patriotic flag-waving went down well with the crowds.

And local dignitaries, including LA's mayor, wasted no time in getting on board.

Meanwhile, a New York journalist had to slum it in first class.

Wiring for the in-flight entertainment system has been behind some of the lengthy delays which have blighted the A380.

On the ground, the superjumbos dwarf other aircraft...

...and people too.

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