At first glance, the Airbus BelugaXL looks like a flying cartoon. Its bulbous upper fuselage and painted grin have made it a viral favorite, frequently appearing in photos and social media posts that ...

Airbus has taken delivery of the nose section for its first A330-700 Beluga XL transport aircraft. The nose and cockpit have been constructed by Stelia Aerospace at a French facility in Meaulte. It ...

The world’s strangest looking airplane is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its first flight this month. Popularly known as the “Beluga,” because of its resemblance to the white Arctic whale, the ...

Here’s What You Need to Know: The Beluga has transported components for the International Space Station, large pieces of industrial machinery, and even other planes and helicopters. Airbus is a truly ...