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.

Airbus created Airbus Beluga Transport (AIBT) in 2022 to explore the oversize transportation market by operating the BelugaST aircraft (A300) via its own Air Operator Certificate (AOC). With its BelugaST fleet, AIBT operated several international missions until the end of 2024.

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.

The BelugaXL was launched in 2014 to support Airbus’ accelerating production ramp-up. Based on the A330-200, the BelugaXL was designed to carry the largest A350 fuselage section or …

Jan 24, 2025 · Airbus developed the BelugaXL (A330-743L) as a specialized large transport aircraft to address increasing manufacturing logistics challenges. Designed to replace the original BelugaST, the aircraft transports massive aircraft components, particularly wings, with enhanced capacity and efficiency.

Jan 24, 2025 · European manufacturer Airbus has confirmed that it is to cease operations of its oversized cargo company, Airbus Beluga Transport (AiBT), a year after it obtained its Air Operator Certificate (AOC).

Jan 24, 2025 · Airbus has announced the closure of its relatively young Airbus Beluga Transport operation, which was designed to meet the growing demand for outsize cargo transport. The decision comes after just three years of operation, and the company has confirmed that all flights operated by the A300-600ST fleet are now suspended.

Feb 5, 2025 · The aircraft initially offered commercial flights through its in-house logistics AOC, Airbus Transport International, but in November 2023 the aircraft started being transferred over to its dedicated commercial operation, Airbus Beluga Transport (ABT).

Jan 24, 2025 · 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.

Jun 18, 2024 · Airbus Beluga Transport specializes in moving oversized cargo with two types of aircraft: the older BelugaST and the newer BelugaXL. The BelugaST, which started service in …