The Smiling Airbus Beluga XL will airborne this year

Airbus's largest aircraft which is used for transportation of aircraft componenent is now even much bigger and looks evem more to Beluga with a smile. 
 
Airbus calls it as a “supersized smile” across its forward fuselage.

 
 Photo: Airbus
  
Airbus announced that the aircraft is awaiting installation of its engines before starting flight tests.

The Beluga XL is based on Airbus’s A330 jet, making it bigger than the existing model.

The first BelugaXL’s first take-off is scheduled for Q2 2018 which is very ahead of schedule. The Beluga XL will be able to carry Airbus' new wide body aircraft A350's wings.

The aviation enthusiasts and spotter can not wait for it. 

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