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 Cargo Door
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.
The first Airbus A350F Section 19, equipped with a newly developed tail protector, has been transported to Hamburg, marking a crucial step in the freighter’s production.
European planemaker, Airbus unveils state-of-the-art world’s largest cargo door fitted on A350 Freighter Aircraft mock-up, which looks stunning. The aircraft is expected to enter service in 2026.