End of an aviation icon: BelugaST #5 takes off one last time

For nearly three decades, one of the most unusual aircraft in European skies has been quietly doing a job most passengers ...
Flightglobal

Airbus’s ‘Beluga 5’ to be converted into science education facility at Broughton

Airbus is to convert one of its A300-600ST Beluga outsize transports into a science and technology education facility at the airframer’s UK plant in Broughton. The manufacturer disclosed the plan ...
The Aviationist

Iconic Airbus Beluga Super Transporter Retires to Become STEM Hub at Broughton

The fifth of five Airbus A300-600ST ‘Beluga’ transports has flown into retirement at Airbus’ Broughton facility in North Wales, where it will be used to promote STEM to schools and community groups.
IFLScience

BelugaST 5, One Of The Weirdest Planes In The Sky, Has Just Taken Its Last Flight

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Airbus Beluga super jumbo makes last ever trip as adoring fans watch on

The ageing Super Transporter defied gusty conditions to land safely at its new forever home in Flintshire ...
NBC DFW

Airbus to Rent Out Its Giant Beluga Aircraft in Bet on Air Cargo Boom

Airbus on Tuesday said it is renting out its giant Beluga aircraft to outside customers, a big bet on the air cargo market. The whale-shaped jets are usually used to transport large aircraft parts for ...
Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International

Retired Airbus BelugaST to become STEM education facility in UK

One of Airbus' BelugaST aircraft will be rehomed in the UK, with plans to turn it into a Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) support facility at Airbus Broughton in North Wales, reports ...