European manufacturer Airbus has confirmed that it is to cease operations of its oversized cargo company, Airbus Beluga Transport (AiBT), a year after it obtained its Air Operator Certificate (AOC).

The Beluga -- billed by Airbus as the world's biggest cargo plane in terms of volume transported -- looks something like a whale, with a rounded fuselage mounted on an Airbus A300-600 base. Big enough ...

According to rumors in these hours, confirmed by a spokesperson of the European giant, Airbus Beluga Transport, the unit created in 2022 (and had obtained the French air operator certificate for the ...

Airbus Beluga Transport had intended to use the five A300-600STs to offer transport of loads such as satellites, engines or helicopters, after the availability of other high-capacity types ...

Airbus has pointed to operational issues as the primary reason for its decision to close its specialised A300-600ST Beluga cargo airline, little more than a year after obtaining certification.

The airframe first launched outsized air-cargo service Airbus Beluga Transport (AiBT), operated by Airbus Transport International (ATI), in January 2022. The A300-600ST Beluga aircraft, which until ...

Last year, the last of six Airbus BelugaXLs (BXL) entered service, as the successors to the iconic A300-600ST, the original ‘Beluga,’ which was planned to continue its mission with the ABT. At the ...

Last year, the last of six Airbus BelugaXLs (BXL) entered service as the successors to the iconic A300-600ST, the original ‘Beluga,’ continue its mission to enhance Airbus’ industrial capabilities. At ...

The company initially created the division to explore alternative commercial uses for its A300-600ST Beluga aircraft ... additional cockpit crew. Airbus developed the BelugaXL (A330-743L) as a ...

The Beluga — billed by Airbus as the world’s biggest cargo plane in terms of volume transported — looks something like a whale, with a rounded fuselage mounted on an Airbus A300-600 base.