The iconic Airbus BelugaST is taking its final bow from the world of outsized air cargo operations. This event is set to mark around 30 years of BelugaST service moving Airbus components between European plants and final assembly lines. In parallel, Airbus tried to commercialize space capacity through Airbus Beluga Transport, but the venture was terminated in early 2025, and Airbus A300-600ST flights were suspended. From a strategic perspective, the wind-down also closes a chapter on Airbus Beluga Transport, a short-lived attempt to sell outsized cargo flights externally. Airbus Transport International (ATI) is set to run the six BelugaXLs as the company's standard set of internal freighters.