While travel may not always make people smile, this aircraft always has a chipper grin on its face. Larger than two blue whales and one of the largest planes in the world, the BelugaXL cargo airlifter from Airbus sports beluga-whale-inspired eyes and a happy grin. The decorative elements on the plane are an employee-submitted design that won an employee vote. This craft is not just adorable, it is functional; this flying whale's bulbous forehead opens to accommodate larger cargo such as plane wings, allowing the airlifter to carry up to 50 tons across more than 2,000 miles. In addition, the whale-like nose of the craft improves its aerodynamic efficiency, allowing it to move faster and easier.
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