From the A330 to Beluga XL: New transport capacity for Airbus’ industrial network
The first of Airbus’ five new Beluga XL airlifter “giants” will begin taking shape early next year, initiating the creation of a new jetliner fleet…
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Airbus selects major aerostructure suppliers for Beluga XL
Development of the new oversize air transporter progressing well Airbus has selected its major aerostructure suppliers for the Beluga XL, the new oversize air…
Airbus to expand oversize air transport capability
Launches development of new Beluga oversize transport aircraft 17 November 2014 To industrially accompany the A350 XWB ramp-up and other aircraft production rate increases, Airbus…
Now 20 years “young,” Airbus’ Beluga airlifters show no signs of slowing down
15 September 2014 Twenty years to the day since its maiden flight, the Beluga cargo aircraft continues to play an invaluable role in keeping the…
Beluga celebrates the 20th anniversary of its first flight
Flight hours per aircraft have since doubled and will do so again by 2017 12 September 2014 With its maiden flight on September 13, 1994,…
First A350 XWB Upper Wing Cover being loaded on to the Beluga at Airbus’ Hamburg site
The first flyable A350 XWB wing upper cover manufactured at Airbus’ Stade (Germany) site was loaded on to the Beluga today to be transported to…
Europe’s first EGNOS airport to guide down giant Beluga aircraft
Pau Pyrénées in southern France has become Europe’s first airport to use the new EGNOS Safety-of-Life Service, to guide aircraft in for landing using only…
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