Since the dawn of Airbus, most large components have been transferred between Spain, the UK, and final assembly points in Toulouse , France and Hamburg, Germany by air; first via Guppy and then by A300-800 ST "Beluga". Due to the enormity of the fuselage, wings, and vertical stabilizer, Airbus has commissioned a specially built ship to transport the components to Toulouse . This model represents the vessell which should be operational a year or so into the production program.