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TOULOUSE-<\/strong>\u00a0European aerospace giant\u00a0Airbus\u00a0<\/a>has officially announced the closure of its Airbus Beluga Transport operation, a recently established airline division designed to leverage its specialized\u00a0cargo\u00a0<\/a>aircraft fleet.<\/p>\n

The decision marks a significant strategic shift for one of the largest aerospace manufacturers in the world.<\/p>\n

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Airbus Shut down Beluga Airline<\/h2>\n

The company initially created the division to explore alternative commercial uses for its A300-600ST Beluga aircraft, which were phased out of internal logistics networks following the introduction of the larger A330-700L\u00a0BelugaXL<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In November 2023, Airbus secured a French air operator\u2019s certificate for the Beluga Transport division, signaling its commitment to the venture.<\/p>\n

However, the airframer has now confirmed its intent to terminate the business entirely. According to a statement provided to\u00a0FlightGlobal<\/a><\/em>, confirming reports from the French newspaper\u00a0Les Echos<\/em>, all flights operated by the A300-600ST fleet have been suspended indefinitely.<\/p>\n

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Airbus acknowledged the complexity of the closure process, emphasizing that the project is in its initial stages. The company has not yet established a definitive timeline for completing the operational shutdown.<\/p>\n

Despite the uncertainty, Airbus has prioritized supporting its employees through the anticipated social transition.<\/p>\n

\"Airbus
Photo: Cl\u00e9ment Alloing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reason Not Revealed<\/h2>\n

Airbus has not disclosed specific reasons for terminating its Beluga Transport operations, a venture launched just three years ago to explore third-party cargo transport markets.<\/p>\n

The airline aimed to leverage five A300-600ST aircraft for transporting specialized cargo like satellites, engines, and helicopters, capitalizing on the diminishing availability of high-capacity transport options such as the Antonov An-124.<\/p>\n

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