BBC had written in its article "Is Whale-shaped plane is the future of Airlines?". The Airbus Beluga XL takes its first flight on Thursday, July 19. The planes crew took of at 10:30 am from Toulouse, southern France.This Giant double -decker plane have seats between 500-850 persons. This whale concept was designed by the Spanish designer Oscar Vinals. The main advantage of this airplane is that it can carry more passengers which means there is cheaper rates of the ticket. The A330-743L Beluga XL has grown six meters (20 feet) longer and one metre wider from the Beluga ST, stretching its carrying capacity by 30 per cent.
This plane is basically designed to move over sized aircraft components. Its engines cost 690 million dollars. It is basically a Cargo plane. More than 10000 people came and applaud when it takes its first maiden flight.
When deciding how to paint the new aircraft. 40% of the manufacturing employees voted for Beluga paint job which has eyes and a smile. The Airbus says that Beluga will undergo of 600 hours test for the 10 months. With the increasing demands, the airplane industry is also advancing. I think this is the new future of airlines.
