But they have been phased out in recent years by the arrival of the Beluga XL fleet. This aircraft made its maiden flight on 19 July 2018 and entered service with Airbus Transport on 9 January 2020.
The Beluga XL1 was flying from Hamburg in Germany ... The aircraft made its first flight on 19 July 2018 and entered service with Airbus Transport on 9 January 2020.
The Airbus Beluga, one of the world’s strangest and largest airplanes, has its own airlines now, US-based broadcaster CNN said. The Airbus Beluga, which shape resembles that of a beluga whale ...
It is not the first time a Beluga plane has been spotted at BHX. Back in 2022, plane enthusiasts positioned themselves at BHX over several days, hoping to get a glimpse of the Beluga leaving the ...
Airbus Beluga Transport had intended to use the five A300-600STs to offer transport of loads such as satellites, engines or helicopters, after the availability of other high-capacity types ...
Airbus has pointed to operational issues as the primary reason for its decision to close its specialised A300-600ST Beluga cargo airline, little more than a year after obtaining certification.
DALLAS — Airbus has announced the immediate suspension of its Airbus Beluga Transport (ABT) operations, marking the end of a brief venture into specialized outsize cargo services. The decision comes ...