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An Adorably Designed Oversized Airbus Cargo Plane That Looks Like a Smiling Cartoon Beluga Whale

by Lori Dorn on July 27, 2018

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A post shared by Airbus (@airbus) on Jul 19, 2018 at 7:17am PDT

Airbus has introduced into their enormous fleet an adorably designed cargo plane that looks like a cartoon Beluga whale that delivers a smile to the friendly skies. First conceived in 2014, the Beluga XL oversized air transporter made its maiden voyage on July 19, 2018, taking off from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport. Upon landing, a proud crew stood upon the open “nose” deck and waved to the adoring crowd.

Besides bringing an XL smile to the skies, it marks a crucial step in our journey to increase our production and shape the future of global air travel demand.

Beluga XL Nose Deck

Beluga XL Airbus Cargo Plane

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The first BelugaXL took off this morning (July 19) from Blagnac in Toulouse, France at 10:30 hrs local time, for its maiden flight over south-western France. The aircraft is the first of five BelugaXL to enter into service later in 2019 and to gradually replace the BelugaST transporters.

Whale done! ?? #BelugaXL pic.twitter.com/feESAUhhN0

— Airbus (@Airbus) July 19, 2018

A post shared by Airbus (@airbus) on Jul 26, 2018 at 7:50am PDT

A post shared by Airbus (@airbus) on Jul 3, 2018 at 9:18am PDT


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