Airbus BelugaXL

For the predecessor of this aircraft utilizing the older Airbus A300 platform, see Airbus Beluga.

A330-743L BelugaXL
The BelugaXL is based on the Airbus A330-200F with an enlarged upper fuselage
General information
TypeOutsize freight aircraft
ManufacturerAirbus
StatusIn service
Primary userAirbus Transport International
Number built6
History
Manufactured2016–2023
First flight19 July 2018
In service9 January 2020
Developed from

The Airbus A330-743L BelugaXL is a large transport aircraft based on the Airbus A330-200F built by Airbus to supplement and potentially replace the original Airbus Beluga to transport very large aircraft components, such as wings. The aircraft made its first flight on 19 July 2018, and received its type certification on 13 November 2019. The BelugaXL entered service with Airbus Transport on 9 January 2020.

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