The last two BelugaXLs to be produced are expected to have 180-minute ETOPS approval, allowing them to be used for transatlantic flights, typically to transport satellites to North American launch sites.

2023年7月3日 · Airbus has rolled out what it says will be the sixth and final Beluga XL freighter at its plant in Toulouse, France. Based on the A330-200 and featuring a special livery design, the aircraft joins five similar planes helping the manufacturer to keep up with production schedules at its plants worldwide.

2024年6月10日 · As the last BelugaXL enters into service, let's have a look to Airbus Super Transporter history. More info: https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/st......more

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 …

The Airbus Beluga XL program has reached a new milestone with the first flight of its latest manufactured plane, which took place on Friday, July 21st. The aircraft, provisionally registered as F-WWYX, took off from Toulouse-Blagnac airport at …

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.

2024年6月14日 · Airbus completes fleet with the last BelugaXL, transforming the test aircraft into a cargo workhorse. The program launched in 2014 to create a high-performance aircraft with a 51-ton payload capacity. The BelugaXL fleet will play a crucial role at Airbus for the next 30 years.

2024年6月10日 · Airbus Delivers Last BelugaXL The BXL offers 30% more payload capacity than its predecessor, the A300-600ST, and plays a crucial role in Airbus’ increasing production rates.

2024年6月10日 · The final BelugaXL (BXL) has recently joined five of its siblings at Airbus Transport International (ATI) after initially serving as a test platform since its first flight in 2018. BXL, a successor...

2023年7月23日 · The sixth and final BelugaXL completed its maiden flight on July 21, Airbus revealed on its social media profiles. The cargo aircraft developed to transport large parts of …