Airbus Beluga, world’s largest aircraft, arrives at Mumbai airport
By Lokmat English Desk | Published: November 23, 2022 02:06 PM2022-11-23T14:06:01+5:302022-11-23T14:06:01+5:30
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Airbus Beluga, the world’s largest aircraft made its first appearance in Mumbai on November 22.
The images of Airbus Beluga landing at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport were shared by the airport’s official Twitter handle.
The Airbus Beluga is quite popular among the plane spotters community not only because of its the world’s largest aircraft but also due to its unique design
As the name suggests, the Airbus Beluga draws inspiration from the popular Beluga whale.
Soon after the news about the arrival from the Twitter handle went viral, netizens expressed delight.
As the name suggests, the Airbus Beluga draws inspiration from the popular Beluga whale.
The Beluga is used to transport big and heavy objects such as vehicles and different space programs.
The large aircraft has been witnessing additional demand following the sanctions imposed on Russia since the beginning of its special operation in Ukraine affected Russian-operated Antonov An-124 services.
Earlier this week, the Airbus Beluga was also seen at the Kolkata airport.
Airbus Beluga’s average length is 56 metres and it is 17 metres tall.
