Tag Archives: BelugaXL
Tag Archives: BelugaXL
Special EventAirbus celebrates its 50th anniversary with a special formation flight
On 29 May, Airbus began its 50th anniversary celebrations with a special Airbus formation flight in the skies above France. Sadly, the weather did not cooperate for a planned flypast in Toulouse. Taking part in the special flight were the A220, A319neo, A330-900, A350-1000, A380, and BelugaXL. The Airbus formation was also met by the … Read More
By Ian Petchenik
AvTalk PodcastEpisode 48: Aviation 2018: the good, the bad, and the weird
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS 2018 was a year of highs, lows, and head scratchers. We take you through the year that was and we also revisit some of our favorite interviews from last year. What was...
By Ian Petchenik
Special Event2018 Aviation Year in Review
As 2019 begins, we look back on a decidedly mixed 2018 for aviation. Positively, a variety of new aircraft entered service and airlines added new and longer routes, bridging continents. Conversely, 2018 erased the previous year’s record streak of fatality-free jet airliner accidents. Here’s our 2018 aviation year in review. Read More
By Ian Petchenik
Special Aircraft TrackingThar it flies! — the Airbus BelugaXL Makes First Flight
Airbus’ supersized whale took to the skies for the first time today in Toulouse, spending 4 hours 14 minutes above southern France. The BelugaXL will join the current Beluga fleet in moving Airbus aircraft components between production sites. The BelugaXL is 30% larger than the Beluga, enabling it to carry two A350 wings at a … Read More
By Ian Petchenik