# Airbus Beluga XL logistics operations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/airbus-beluga-xl-logistics-operations
> Updated: 2026-09-26T00:48:50.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Airbus Beluga XL, a specialized super-transporter designed to carry massive aircraft components, performs various logistics and refueling operations globally.

In Europe, the aircraft is utilized for regular logistics flights to the Airbus plant in Hamburg-Finkenwerder. These missions involve transporting fuselage parts from the main plant in Toulouse, France, to support final assembly and interior outfitting for the Airbus A380. The Beluga XL offers a 30% increase in transport capacity over its predecessor, the Beluga ST, and features a nose capable of flipping open to load oversized cargo such as A350 fuselages or wings.

Beyond its European operations, the aircraft has also been documented in Asia, making an appearance at Nội Bài International Airport in Vietnam to refuel during its journeys.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Airbus Beluga XL super-transporter lands at Nội Bài Airport

The Airbus Beluga XL super-transporter made its first visit to Vietnam, landing at Nội Bài International Airport to refuel in November 2024.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/airbus-beluga-xl-super-transporter-lands-at-ni-bi-airport

### 2026-09-12: Airbus Beluga XL performs regular logistics flights to Hamburg

Airbus Beluga XL aircraft regularly transport large components from Toulouse to Hamburg-Finkenwerder to support aircraft assembly and A380 interior outfitting.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/airbus-beluga-xl-performs-regular-logistics-flights-to-hamburg

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