Exciting: Airbus Beluga Expected At Heathrow.

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Yup, you’ve read that right. The big Airbus Beluga, Airbus’s transporter, is expected to arrive at Heathrow next week. But why? Well, it’s coming to make a delivery.

a plane on the runway Airbus Beluga — Virgin atlantic collides with a BA A350-1000.

So, back at the beginning of April, a Virgin Atlantic B789 collided with a British Airways Airbus A350-1000 with the Reg G-XWBC. The damage was so extensive that it couldn’t fly up until now. Meanwhile, BA was trying to figure out how to get the part it needed into Heathrow. There’s been a lot of discussion online for a while about whether we will see the Beluga coming to Heathrow or not. Now it’s official—it’s coming, and here are the flight details.

a plane and firetrucks on a runway — Virgin atlantic collides with a BA A350-1000 at London Heathrow Airport.

The Beluga is expected to arrive at London Heathrow on September 9 at 11:00 a.m., operating with flight number BGA1350. Interestingly, it will also use the same flight number for the return, leaving the same day at 17:20 p.m. Of course, this is subject to change.

a group of people around an airplane airbus — Emergency services on the scene at Heathrow.

So how can one spot this magnificent beast arriving at Heathrow?
Well, first things first, we need to pray for a 27L arrival to get the best views. If you are considering becoming a pro plane spotter, check out our guide on plane spotting.

a group of airplanes on a runway airbus — Airbus to send the Beluga to London Heathrow.

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Airbus Beluga is expected to arrive to London Heathrow this month, this is due to the spare parts which are being delivered for British Airways aircraft, A350 G-XWBC.

Be advised, aircraft type TBC.

09 SEP
BGA1350 STA 1100 TLS
BGA1350 STD 1720 TLS

Subject to change#aviation pic.twitter.com/sk4UVWVI3H

— M Zulqarnain B (@MZulqarnainBut1) September 1, 2024