Airbus has flown its A350F freighter for the first time, marking a major milestone for the company’s effort to enter the modern large-freighter market.
Airbus A350F Cargo Door
Airbus is preparing to fly its new A350F freighter for the first time on September 29, marking a major milestone in the development of its next-generation cargo aircraft.
Airbus has moved the Airbus A350F freighter closer to its first flight after completing the Virtual First Flight (VFF) programme and a series of critical ground tests.
Airbus has widened the timeframe for the A350F maiden flight, replacing an earlier third-quarter target with a commitment to fly before the end of 2026. Two test aircraft are being assembled in Toulouse for a 400-hour certification campaign, with first delivery still targeted for late 2027 and volume deliveries possible from 2028.
Airbus has begun a critical phase in the development of its A350 freighter, with the arrival and installation of the aircraft’s main-deck cargo door at its final assembly line.
Airbus A350F ground testing underway in Toulouse, covering new cargo systems, max payload tests, and EASA certification requirements.
Airbus has started final assembly of the A350 Freighter in Toulouse, advancing development of the only new widebody cargo aircraft designed to meet upcoming ICAO CO2 standards before the 2028 compliance deadline.
Airbus has announced that its first A350F freighter is approaching completion at its Toulouse production facility in France.
Korean Air (KE) has converted seven Airbus A350-1000 passenger jet orders into A350F freighters, becoming the latest carrier to adopt Airbus’s new-generation cargo aircraft designed for lower emissions and higher efficiency.
Airbus begins A350 freighter assembly in Toulouse, with MSN 700 set for first flight in 2026 and service entry in 2027.