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….
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Airbus BelugaXL receives EASA Type Certification
The BelugaXL has received its Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) paving the way for entry-into-service by early 2020. The aircraft is…
Airbus’ internal transport network takes an “X-tra” step with the BelugaXL
The BelugaXL fleet will include a sixth aircraft, with the future of Airbus’ existing Beluga STs now under consideration As the production of BelugaXL aircraft…
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…
First BelugaXL successfully completes maiden flight
The first of five BelugaXL aircraft to fly has landed at Toulouse-Blagnac, France at 14:41 hrs local time after successfully completing its first flight lasting…
BelugaXL cargo airlifter ready for first flight
Airbus’ next-gen oversize cargo airlifter receives its colours ahead of a history-making first flight this summer Airbus’ first BelugaXL is “all smiles” after rolling out…
Airbus BelugaXL rolls out of paintshop
Transport aircraft unveils special livery chosen by Airbus employees The first BelugaXL has rolled out of the paintshop unveiling a special livery making it look…
The new Airbus BelugaXL passes ground vibration test
Transport aircraft one step closer to first flight in summer 2018 The first BelugaXL has passed the Ground Vibration Test (GVT), a requirement for certification…
First Airbus BelugaXL rolls off assembly line
This next-generation super transporter is one of the largest aircraft in existence The first structurally complete airframe for the new BelugaXL rolled out from its…
Airbus News – Dubai Airshow November Edition
Airbus’ and Etihad Airways Engineering’s joint A380 MRO Services offering commences operations in Abu Dhabi Work is starting on the first A380 “six-year” C-check for…
BelugaXL is readied for electrical power-up as integration of the no. 1 giant airlifter continues
This new-generation specialised transport aircraft will make its maiden flight next summer The first of five Airbus BelugaXL super transporters is well advanced in the…
New BelugaXL in parts over roads
Toulouse, 12 April 2017 – The first large sections of Airbus’ next generation new transport aircraft, the BelugaXL, have arrived at the aircraft Final Assembly…