Airbus Beluga Unveils Its Unique Airline in 2024!

The Airbus Beluga, one of the most unique aircraft in the world, now boasts its own dedicated airline.

This distinctive, oversized cargo plane, beloved by aviation enthusiasts globally, has been in service for nearly two decades.

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A new chapter begins as a modernized version of the Beluga transitioned to power a standalone freight airline named Airbus Beluga Transport.

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Despite approaching two decades in service, the original Beluga STs still have a significant amount of operational life remaining.

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