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The Belugas and Beluga XLs are only used internally by Airbus. The biggest cargo aircraft Airbus sell are the A330 and A340 cargo versions.

• chinathrow 5y ago
  This is not correct. The older Belugas entered chartered service recently. https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/airbus-setting-up-new-airline-to-offer-a300-600st-beluga-fleet-for-charter/147242.article https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/airbus-setting-up...
  • sofixa 5y ago
    Oh, didn't know that, thanks! That's a fairly recent development ( dated January of this year), and is only for the old Belugas, not the XLs, which will remain exclusive for Airbus. I don't see why they can't build a few more for charter.
    • chinathrow 5y ago
      > I don't see why they can't build a few more for charter. I guess they could but then again, not sure how their customers feel when you enter their very own segment long term.