MUSCAT : Muscat International Airport welcomed the arrival of the “Beluga Airbus A300,” the world’s largest cargo aircraft.
Shaped like its marine namesake, the Beluga whale, the aircraft boasts a length of 56.16 meters and a wingspan of 44.84 meters. With a height of 17.25 meters, it’s designed to transport up to 40 tonnes of payload across a range of 1,650 kilometers.
This milestone highlights the airport’s readiness and the efficiency of its operations team, reaffirming the strategic role our beloved capital, Muscat, plays on the global air cargo map.
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