The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Hyderabad saw a unique visitor on December 4, Sunday. Airbus Beluga, one of the world's largest cargo airplanes, landed at the airport Sunday night, airport operator GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited said on Monday. The whale-shaped Airbus Beluga reached Hyderabad airport on December 4 and was there till December 5 evening. The airport authorities made special arrangements for its landing, parking and take-off. The Airbus Beluga is known for its ability to transport oversized air cargo.
It is pertinent to mention that the world's biggest cargo aircraft Antonov An-225 made its first landing in India at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in May 2016. The Hyderabad Airport was chosen based on the infrastructure strength and technical parameters, the airport operator said.
A wonder in the sky, a head-turner on the runway. Marvel at the majestic Airbus Beluga that has recently landed on equally majestic #HYDAirport.#FlyHYD #AirbusBeluga #Aircraft@Airbus @AAI_Official @MoCA_GoI pic.twitter.com/c5NEWKZlsl
— RGIA Hyderabad (@RGIAHyd) December 5, 2022
#Hyderabad Airport saw a Unique visitor last night, One of the World's largest #CargoAircraft, whale shaped #AirbusBeluga reached at #RGIA , #GMR Hyderabad Airport were made special arrangements for its landing, parking and take-off.#Airport #Aircraft #Airbus #CargoAirplane pic.twitter.com/TVDY7mN5aT
— Surya Reddy (@jsuryareddy) December 5, 2022