The first Airbus A350F freighter test aircraft has completed its maiden flight, marking the start of a more than nine-month flight-test campaign for the new wide-body cargo aircraft, Airbus reported. The aircraft, MSN 700, flew for four hours and ten minutes, reaching an altitude of 25,000 feet. It was equipped with flight-test instrumentation and operated […]
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Hong Kong’s Cathay Group has confirmed an order with Airbus for two more A350F freighters, increasing its total order for the next-generation cargo aircraft to eight. The aircraft will be operated by Cathay Cargo and are expected to improve operational efficiency across the carrier’s extensive freight network. Cathay Group Chief Executive Ronald Lam ackknowledged that
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Air China Cargo has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four additional A350F freighters, increasing its total order for the type to ten aircraft. The carrier previously placed an order for six A350F freighters in November 2025. “This additional order, following our initial A350F commitment last year, represents a key strategic step in further
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Airbus has completed the manufacture and assembly of the first main deck cargo door for its A350F freighter at its Illescas facility in Spain, marking a significant step forward in the programme’s development. The component has now been delivered to the final assembly line in Toulouse, where it will be integrated into the fuselage of
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Rolls-Royce and Atlas Air Worldwide disclosed the order of 40 Trent XWB-97 engines to power 20 Airbus A350F freighter aircraft. The fleet will be supported by Rolls-Royce’s comprehensive TotalCare service, covering engine health monitoring and maintenance. This agreement complements Atlas Air Worldwide’s landmark firm order for 20 Airbus A350F freighters announced earlier this week, reinforcing
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Airbus is celebrating a major achievement at its Broughton, Flintshire, Wales facility with the completion of the first-ever set of wings for its new A350 freighter aircraft (A350F). This milestone marks a significant step in the development of what is expected to be the world’s most advanced air cargo aircraft. The A350F shares much of
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STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has placed a firm order with Airbus for an additional five A350F freighters, doubling its initial order from last year. The new A350F fleet will be operated by STARLUX Cargo on some of the world’s busiest freight routes. “The cargo market is set to become a key element in our business
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