The Airbus Beluga: Europe’s Secret Weapon in the Sky

Discover the fascinating story of the Airbus Beluga, the whale-shaped aircraft that transformed European aviation logistics. From the Super Guppy’s early days transporting Apollo program components to the evolution of the Beluga and Beluga XL, explore how this flying factory line connects Airbus’s decentralized production network across Europe, uniting innovation and collaboration in the skies. Learn how the Beluga compares to Boeing’s Dreamlifter and why these giants of the air are more than just cargo planes—they're symbols of industrial ambition and strategic ingenuity.

🔗 Useful Links
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⛲️ Sources
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Airbus Beluga Overview:
Airbus Beluga XL Overview:
NASA Super Guppy History:
Super Guppy on Boeing Historical Site:
Boeing Dreamlifter Overview:
Comparing Airbus Beluga and Boeing Dreamlifter (Simple Flying):
EU Report on Airbus's Industrial Strategy:
Airbus A320 Workshare and Transport Across Europe Map

📚 Chapters
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00:00 - Intro
00:38 - The Birth of Airbus
01:49 - Distributed Production
02:22 - The Super Guppy
03:26 - The Birth of the Airbus Beluga
04:47 - A Flying Factory Line
05:40 - Boeing’s Dreamlifter
06:32 - The Beluga XL
07:18 - Geopolitical and Economic Implications
08:03 - Conclusion

🖥 MSFS PC Build
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- CPU: i7 11700k
- GPU: RTX 3080 FE
- Motherboard: Gigabyte Z590 Vision D
- RAM: 32GB (2x16GB) Crucial Ballistix DDR4
- CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 Chromax Black
- VR: HP Reverb G2

[DanielKarnole-fshm]

This sounds like a marketing video. So much yapping.