| BelugaXL (A330-743L) | |
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| An Airbus A330-743L BelugaXL during its maiden flight in beluga livery | |
| Role | Outsize freight aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 19 July 2018[1] |
| Introduction | 9 January 2020[2] |
| Status | Out of production; In service |
| Primary user | Airbus Transport International |
| Produced | 2016–2023[3] |
| Number built | 6 |
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The Airbus BelugaXL (A330-743L) is a large transport aircraft based on the Airbus A330-200F built by Airbus to replace the original Airbus BelugaST (Super Transporter) to transport very large aircraft components, such as wings.[3] The aircraft made its first flight on 19 July 2018,[1] and received its type certification on 13 November 2019.[3] The BelugaXL entered service with Airbus Transport on 9 January 2020.[2]
- ^ a b "First BelugaXL becomes airborne for its maiden flight". Airbus (Press release). 19 July 2018. Archived from the original on 15 August 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
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