Airbus BelugaXL on track for first flight

Credit: Airbus
Airbus said the BelugaXL has passed the ground vibration test (GVT), a requirement for certification of the aircraft that paves the way toward its maiden flight in summer 2018. “The objective of this test is to measure the dynamic behavior of the aircraft and confirm theoretical models of various...

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