The Airbus A300-600ST (Super Transporter), or Beluga, is a specialised wide-body airliner used to transport aircraft parts and outsize cargoes. It received the official name of Super Transporter early on, but its nickname, after the beluga whale, which it resembles, [1][2] gained popularity and has since been officially adopted.

1 day ago · Airbus launched a specialty freighter division to haul whale-size loads, but the business proved expensive to operate and unable to attract customers. (Photo: Airbus) Airbus has shut down its new for-hire cargo airline focused on transporting oversize shipments using the odd-shaped Beluga ...

6 days ago · Airbus has confirmed that it will close its relatively young Airbus Beluga Transport operation, which was intended to cater to demand for outsize cargo carriage. The airframer established the ...

6 days ago · The A300-600ST Beluga aircraft, which until 2021 were used to carry aircraft parts for Airbus, were officially transferred from ATI’s fleet register to AiBT’s after Airbus announced in January 2024 that AiBT had secured its air operator certificate (AOC), enabling it to operate as an airline using BelugaST freighters.

6 days ago · Airbus Beluga Transport origins The BelugaST aircraft, recognizable by its iconic whale-like design, was originally deployed to transport Airbus airliner components between production facilities. These aircraft were progressively replaced by the newer BelugaXL fleet, offering greater cargo volume and weight capacity. Airbus Beluga Transport secured its own AOC on January 9, 2024. Airbus had ...

5 days ago · 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 ...

May 31, 2024 · Airbus Beluga: The Beluga cargo plane, named for its resemblance to the white Arctic whale, is one of the most beloved planes in the sky. The Beluga XL version is pictured.

Launched in 2021, Airbus Beluga Transport operates the five-aircraft BelugaST fleet to offer outsized transport solutions. The airlifters’ cargo loading system enables easy and efficient payload handling.

Jan 4, 2024 · Just under two years ago, in January 2022, Airbus launched its outsized air-cargo service, Airbus Beluga Transport (AiBT), operated by Airbus Transport International (ATI). However, the vision was always to create a dedicated …

Airbus has launched a new service to offer outsized freight transportation for customers worldwide. Airbus is introducing six new-generation BelugaXLs – based on the larger A330-200 platform – to support Airbus’ ramp-up of its airliner production.