Airbus u-turns on its Beluga fleet goal

© Andrej Ildza

Airbus has suspended all flying by its new heavylift airline, Airbus Beluga Transport (AiBT), and will wind the unit down, returning the four A300-600ST Belugas it has to Airbus Transport International (ATI), according to Cargofacts. 

One year ago, The Loadstar reported that AiBT was celebrating after being awarded its own air operator certificate (AOC).    

At that time, It had three Belugas available to customers and Airbus said that, due to high demand, the limited slots were quickly being booked.  

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