Airbus Beluga plane lands at Chennai airport for first time

CHENNAI: On Monday, a massive Airbus Beluga cargo plane (A300-608ST) refuelled at Chennai International Airport. This is the first time the plane has landed at the airport.

Courtesy : AAI chennai

“The beautiful whale is here and with such awesomeness!” tweeted the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Today, the magnificent #Beluga No.2 (A300-608ST) landed for the maiden time at Chennai airport. The cargo carrier is an unusual visitor to this corner of the world and a sight to behold.”
According to an AAI spokesperson, the aircraft, which is not carrying cargo, is on its way to Thailand.

One of the largest planes in the world, Airbus Beluga cargo plane (A300-608ST), made a brief stopover at Chennai airport today. #Airbus #Beluga #Chennai #chennaiairport #aviation #aviationphotography #aviationlovers pic.twitter.com/VyWOnaC80B

— Commander Ashok Bijalwan ?? (@AshTheWiz) July 11, 2022

The aircraft, known as a super transporter, is an Airbus wide-body A300-600 aircraft that is typically used to transport aircraft or machine parts.

Beluga introduced in 1995.

The first beluga was introduced in 1995, and it has been around for 27 years. The previous model, the Beluga, was replaced two years ago by the New Beluga XL, which is now delivering Airbus component transportation within Europe and other places where Airbus Plants are specifically employed. Because the previous Beluga was in good shape, Airbus decided to convert it rather than retire it. This is now used as a cargo flight for general customers It is presently utilised to transport clients’ helicopters, machinery, and other essential goods.

AIRBUS BELUGA IN CHENNAI. Yes, you read that right. One of the worlds largest aircraft, only 5 ever built, is in Chennai. The Airbus A300-600ST #Beluga registered as F-GSTB flew in from Ahmedabad to #Chennai #aerowanderer #aviation #Beluga #Airbus #A300 #avgeek #FGSTB pic.twitter.com/aLBSy7tJO5

— Aerowanderer (@aerowanderer) July 11, 2022