Summary

  • Airbus Beluga Transport (AiBT) has been awarded an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) for its fleet, allowing it to operate its own flights.
  • The process to obtain the AOC took several months, including the acquisition of the Continuous Airworthiness and Maintenance Organisation certificate.
  • AiBT will initially focus on short trips between Airbus' European sites and plans to expand its customer base in 2024 by offering long-haul missions for external customers.