New Beluga to fly by 2019

Airbus is to expand its oversize air transport capability with the development of five new Beluga transport aircraft. The future “white whales” will be based on the A330 aircraft, with a large re-use of existing components and equipment. The current five-strong Beluga fleet – now up to 20 years old - is based on the twin-engine A300-600R and can carry a maximum payload of 47 tonnes non-stop over a range of 1,660 km. Said Airbus: “The distinctive looking lowered cockpit,...

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