Gigantic Belugaxl ends up in Bremen: starting shot for XXL freight!

Gigantic Belugaxl ends up in Bremen: starting shot for XXL freight!

On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, a very special plane caused excitement at Bremen Airport: the Airbus Belugaxl. With an impressive length of 63 meters, the giant jet landed on slopes 27 of the Bremen Airport and once again showed why it is one of the largest cargo machines in the world. This landing marked the first application of the Belugaxl in Bremen, and the interest was correspondingly high because it will regularly transport wings for Airbus models from Bremen to Toulouse. In total there will be six of these extraordinary machines in flight operations in the coming years, which will regularly ensure logistics headlines.

The Belugaxl has not only attracted our attention due to its size, which is reminiscent of a whale. As one of the broadest and largest freight machines, it can transport two wings of the Airbus A350 - an impressive logistics performance. According to [NDR] (https://www.ndr.de/fernsehen/die_nordreportage/xxl-fracht-fuer-die-beluga-in-bremen, the tower pilot pulls all the registers when arriving at the Belugaxl. The machine has to take off within just five minutes to adhere to the strict schedule, which is influenced by weather, available accompanying vehicles and timely refueling. In an ideal process, the precise handling of the Belugaxl is possible within 70 minutes.

The challenge of handling

But what does the handling of such a “XXL freight” actually look like? It includes both the out and inviting of the impressive freight. Flights to Bremen are planned several times a week, which is a continuous challenge for the airport staff. The team at the airport has a good knack in dealing with the complex logistical requirements associated with high -quality air transportation.

In addition, the Bremen airport employees launched an exciting program with the "Adventure Airport" that brings the fascination of aviation and the challenges of the daily airport. The patronage of the program is in the hands of authors such as Bettina Pohlmann, and the editorial team gives the audience an insight into the exciting world of air transport, so that every adventurous viewer gets their money's worth.

an optical highlight

The Belugaxl not only stands out by its dimensions, but also through its unique design. The sides of the giant jet adorn eyes and a smiling mouth, which literally makes him one of the most likeable planes in the sky. It is a sight that puts a smile on every passenger at the airport.

The Belugaxl will not only be very popular as a transport giant in aviation, but also as a real experience for everyone who can experience their delivery in Bremen Airport. This will certainly become Bremen Airport one of the hotspots for aviation lovers and logistics experts alike.

With the challenges and the constant need for air freight, the Belugaxl will soon appear again on the radar of aviation enthusiasts. Stay on it, because the next flights to Toulouse are certainly not far away!