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Airbus Beluga, world’s largest aircraft, arrives at Mumbai airport

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: November 23, 2022 14:06 IST

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Airbus Beluga, the world’s largest aircraft made its first appearance in Mumbai on November 22.
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The images of Airbus Beluga landing at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport were shared by the airport’s official Twitter handle.
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The Airbus Beluga is quite popular among the plane spotters community not only because of its the world’s largest aircraft but also due to its unique design
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As the name suggests, the Airbus Beluga draws inspiration from the popular Beluga whale.
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Soon after the news about the arrival from the Twitter handle went viral, netizens expressed delight.
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As the name suggests, the Airbus Beluga draws inspiration from the popular Beluga whale.
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The Beluga is used to transport big and heavy objects such as vehicles and different space programs.
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The large aircraft has been witnessing additional demand following the sanctions imposed on Russia since the beginning of its special operation in Ukraine affected Russian-operated Antonov An-124 services.
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Earlier this week, the Airbus Beluga was also seen at the Kolkata airport.
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Airbus Beluga’s average length is 56 metres and it is 17 metres tall.
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