Airbus last week announced its selection of major suppliers for the Beluga XL, the new upsized version of the Beluga air transporter the manufacturer has long used to transport subassemblies for production of some of its aircraft. The Beluga: The new Beluga was launched in November 2014 and named Beluga XL for its increased size compared to the current Belugas in operation. Stelia Aerospace, has been selected to design and build the Nose Fuselage & Main Cargo Door (which gives the Beluga XL its signature shape).