£156m European super plane to get its own airline after 20 years
The Belugas have been in service since 1995 and delivered thousands of tonnes of payloads in that time.
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The Belugas have been in service since 1995 and delivered thousands of tonnes of payloads in that time.
The Airbus Beluga, named for its resemblance to the white Arctic whale, now has its own freight airline, Airbus Beluga Transport.
While the A380 superjumbo is enjoying a resurgence, its four-engined older sibling – the A340 – seems dangerously close to being grounded for good.
With fleet sizes of no more than three, these airlines are the world’s tiniest flag carriers, representing their countries in international skies.
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