At first glance, the Airbus BelugaXL looks like a flying cartoon. Its bulbous upper fuselage and painted grin have made it a viral favorite, frequently appearing in photos and social media posts that ...

The world’s strangest looking airplane is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its first flight this month. Popularly known as the “Beluga,” because of its resemblance to the white Arctic whale, the ...

Airbus has taken delivery of the nose section for its first A330-700 Beluga XL transport aircraft. The nose and cockpit have been constructed by Stelia Aerospace at a French facility in Meaulte. It ...

Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s … a beluga whale? Aerospace manufacturer Airbus recently debuted a new cargo plane, the A330-700L, affectionately known as the Beluga. Built to ...

Here’s What You Need to Know: The Beluga has transported components for the International Space Station, large pieces of industrial machinery, and even other planes and helicopters. Airbus is a truly ...

Before Airbus introduced the A300-600 Super Transport, or BelugaST, in 1995, there was an industry aphorism that presumably resonated in Seattle: every Airbus had its first flight on a Boeing wing.

Here’s What You Need to Remember: Still, as Airbus’ first oversize cargo plane the Beluga provides a crucial function—and can be seen from miles away. Airbus is a truly pan-European corporation, and ...