Airbus Beluga, the Beluga XL's predecessor. The original BelugaSTs were not to be withdrawn from service after introduction of the Beluga XL in 2019; a mixed fleet was to operate for at least five years, as the increased production rate of single-aisle aircraft requires the ability to move more parts. [7] The BelugaST fleet flew more than 8,000 hours in …

Airbus launched the BelugaXL in late 2014, to support the A350 ramp-up and other production rate increases. Derived from the versatile A330-200, six BelugaXLs are now in service. The type’s gigantic cargo hold provides 30% extra transport capacity than its predecessor, ferrying aircraft subassemblies between 11 destinations around Europe.

Development. Airbus had made five of the original Beluga aircraft by 2013. However these weren’t able to keep up with production growth in aviation any longer. So Airbus assessed several other aircraft such as the Antonov An-124 and An-225, Boeing C-17 or Dreamlifter, and A400M before modifying one of its own aircraft. Airbus replaced its five …

These successors to the A300-600ST, the iconic original ‘Beluga’, continue its mission to strengthen the company’s industrial capabilities. Time for some heavy lifting! The fleet is complete. In June 2024, the last BelugaXL (BXL) joined its five siblings at Airbus Transport International (ATI) after serving as the type’s test aircraft.

2018年9月2日 · （二）空客大型运输机‘’超级大白鲸‘’Beluga XL的研制进展情况 随着空客公司研发的新机型零部件尺寸的增大（A350客机），以及公司产能提升的要求更加迫切的形势下，空客在2014年底宣布启动新一代运输机“超级大白鲸（BelugaXL）”的研制与建造计划。

2020年8月25日 · The Airbus Beluga XL is a cargo aircraft designed to transport major and major components of Airbus aircraft from production facilities across Europe to final assembly sites located in Toulouse, France and Hamburg, Germany. Being able to accommodate a pair of wings of an A350 XWB aircraft, this new generation aircraft will also meet the ...

The Beluga (ST & XL) cross sections are much bigger than those of all existing cargo A/C 4 19/07/2018. BelugaXL Overall Planning 5 19/07/2018 Launch Nov 2014 ... Both aircraft will be part of Airbus Transport International fleet after completion of the campaign. MSN1853 1- STC Flight Tests 2- Operability

The final Beluga XL (BXL) was delivered to Airbus in May of 2024, with registration F-GXLG. Both versions of the Beluga operate from 11 destinations in Europe. Beluga XL1. Airbus A330-700 Beluga XL1, over Toulouse-Blagnac Airport in France, July …

Airbus Beluga XL (Airbus A330-743L) is a large transport aircraft which began operations in 2019. The aircraft is based on the A330 aircraft, to become the successor of Airbus Beluga. XL has extensions on the top of aircraft such as Beluga. This is being designed, built and will be operated by Airbus to move large aircraft components.

The new Airbus Beluga XL transport aircraft is powered by two Rolls-Royce Trent 700 turbofan engines, suspended on underwing pylons. Each engine develops a thrust of 72,000lb. Beluga XL is capable of flying non-stop to a maximum distance of 2,200 nautical miles (4,074km) at full payload capacity. Airbus Beluga XL programme details