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Zurich Airport celebrated its 50th birthday on 23 August 1998. Visitors were
able to get an insight into the fascinating everyday life of the airport.
The highlight of the celebratory event was the top-flight aircraft
exhibition that included rare models from across the globe, such as the
Constellation (involved in the Berlin Airlift), the Air France Concorde, the
Beluga (the huge Airbus transport aircraft), the double-decker Dragon Rapide
and aeroplanes from the latest Airbus generation. Round trips of the airport
and guided tours provided a glimpse behind the scenes, into luggage sorting,
freight transport and docking systems etc. Over fifty special vehicles,
including those used for de-icing and fire fighting were also on view. A
variety of stands manned by around 600 airport staff ensured that visitors
found plenty of opportunity to refuel. Visitors were reminded to travel to
the airport by public transport as parking was only available for air-travel
passengers. Detailed information on the event was published in advance in
the free airport magazine Zurich Airport. Admission was 20 Swiss francs for
adults and 10 for children. |
