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Airbus BelugaXL

The aircraft in the image is an Airbus BelugaXL.

It is a specialized cargo plane designed to carry oversized components, primarily large parts of other aircraft, such as wings and fuselage sections, between Airbus production sites across Europe.

The aircraft's distinctive bulbous shape, which resembles a beluga whale, gives it its popular nickname and unique profile.

It operates with a unique upward-opening nose door to facilitate the loading and unloading of massive cargo.

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Uploaded on December 20, 2025
Taken on December 19, 2025