Beluga

General Aviation News January 8, 2024

Airbus Beluga Transport earns its Air Operator Certificate

Just under two years ago, in January 2022, Airbus launched its outsized air-cargo service, Airbus Beluga Transport (AiBT), operated by Airbus Transport International (ATI). However, the vision was always to create a dedicated airline with its…

Inmarsat-6 geostationary telecommunications satellite

Space News January 30, 2023

Airbus built Inmarsat-6 F2 satellite arrives on board an Airbus Beluga in Florida for launch

Second Inmarsat-6 satellite scheduled for launch in February 87th Airbus Eurostar satellite delivered Multi-beam Ka-band and L-band and digitally processed payload for maximum flexibility Toulouse,…

General Aviation News January 25, 2023

Airbus Helicopters performed steadily in a complex 2022

Marignane, In 2022, Airbus Helicopters logged 374 gross orders (net: 362), highlighting the ongoing market recovery with an impressive 216 light single engine helicopters sold….

Military Aviation News September 21, 2022

Airbus tests loading system for outsized military cargo on Beluga

Manching, 21 September 2022 – Airbus Defence and Space has developed and tested a loading system to lift outsized military cargo into the Airbus Beluga…

General Aviation News January 25, 2022

Airbus’ iconic Beluga super transporters ready to serve global outsized-cargo demand

Airbus has launched a new air-cargo service using its unique BelugaST fleet to offer freight companies and other potential customers a solution to their outsized…

General Aviation News April 13, 2021

Airbus further reduces its Beluga fleet’s environmental impact

Airbus has taken the next step in reducing its industrial carbon footprint with the maiden flight of a Beluga super-transporter using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)…

General Aviation News January 13, 2020

Airbus BelugaXL enters service, adding XL capacity to the fleet

The BelugaXL has entered into service, providing Airbus with 30% extra transport capacity in order to support the on-going production ramp-up of commercial aircraft programmes….

General Aviation News August 7, 2018

The BelugaXL airlifter brings a “smile” to Airbus’ production network

The successful first flight of Airbus’ BelugaXL oversize airlifter marks an important milestone in further enhancing the company’s industrial network to support its production output…

General Aviation News December 27, 2016

The difference between Old en New Beluga aircraft from Airbus

While Airbus’ new-generation Beluga XL oversized airlifter may resemble its Beluga ST predecessor, several key physical changes will bring additional capabilities to the movement of…

General Aviation News October 18, 2016

Support contract Airbus Beluga for Rockwell Collins

Rockwell Collins has signed a repair agreement with Airbus SAS to support its fleet of five A300-600ST (Super Transporter) Beluga aircraft. The Beluga fleet is…

General Aviation News October 7, 2016

Airbus Beluga XL taking shape

When Airbus’ Beluga XL oversize cargo airlifter enters service, it will have the same visual appeal as its well-loved predecessor – the A300-600ST Super Transporter,…

General Aviation News August 3, 2016

Designed for the future: Sizing up Airbus’ new Beluga XL transporter

With development of the new Beluga XL airlifter, Airbus is creating a platform tailored to meet its evolving transport needs in the decades to come…

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