The Airbus BelugaXL (A330-743L) is a large transport aircraft based on the Airbus A330-200F built by Airbus to replace the original Airbus BelugaST (Super Transporter) to transport very large aircraft components, such as wings. [3]

The new-generation BelugaXL airlifter carries aircraft components between 11 European destinations, supporting Airbus’ production ramp-up.

Airbus Beluga XL (Airbus A330-743L) is a large transport aircraft which began operations in 2019. The aircraft is based on the A330 aircraft, to become the successor of Airbus Beluga.

BelugaXL is capable of flying non-stop to a maximum distance of 2,300 nautical miles (4,260km) up to 35,000 ft service ceiling with a maximum payload capacity of 50,500kg (111,000lb). its maximum cruising speed is 398 knots with an approach speed of 137 knots.

2024年9月13日 · Despite its unusual look, the aircraft was not intended to be named after a whale, but as its striking resemblance gained popularity around the world, Airbus officially took on the name. The BelugaXL (BXL) is a more advanced version of the plane, but still has the same whale-like appearance.

2020年8月25日 · The Airbus Beluga XL is a cargo aircraft designed to transport major and major components of Airbus aircraft from production facilities across Europe to final assembly sites located in Toulouse, France and Hamburg, Germany.

Offering 30% more payload capacity than its predecessor the A300-600ST, the BXL is central to Airbus’ accelerating production ramp-up. The six specially commissioned airlifters, built in Toulouse, France, carry sub-assemblies and components between Airbus’ European manufacturing sites.

The Beluga XL, which is based on today’s A330 jetliner, has its enlarged fuselage “bubble” section that is six metres longer and one metre wider than on the Beluga ST – an aircraft derived from Airbus’ earlier-production A300-600.

2025年1月27日 · In a bold move marking the international aviation industry, Airbus has announced the termination of its Airbus Beluga Transport subsidiary, marking the end of service of the iconic Beluga aircraft. This decision has led to the suspension of all flights and the loss of 75 jobs. Thus, the ...

2024年5月31日 · New and improved: The Beluga XL, which first flew in 2018, is based on the Airbus A330 and is larger than the original Beluga – capable of carrying two aircraft wings instead of one.