While Airbus is primarily known for its large and diverse portfolio of commercial passenger aircraft, some of its most iconic designs are its Beluga and BelugaXL outsize cargo planes. These bulbous freighters are used to fly aircraft components from one site to another, with their huge fuselages rendering them instantly recognizable among both avgeeks and the general public. Now, however, the first-generation Beluga fleet is ready to retire.

With this in mind, and as reported by Timo Nowack at the German publication aeroTELEGRAPH , Airbus is considering the possibility of finding places to exhibit its original Beluga outsize freighters. These inspiring aircraft would be a shrewd addition to any museum collection, but getting them there isn't as simple as finding a willing exhibi

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