Though the Beluga may not quite reach the size of the Stratolaunch or Mriya, it certainly earns its "XL" moniker. Let's see just how big the unique model is and what it was designed to do ...

This is the incredible moment a giant Beluga XL plane landed at Birmingham Airport. The gargantuan cargo aircraft was forced to divert to BHX on Wednesday January 22 after it aborted landing in ...

They also have smiley faces and eyes! There are only 6 Airbus beluga XL planes in the world, and I feel very lucky to see them nearly every day! Murder Inc Records founder and music mogul Irv ...

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.

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.