Airbus Has 107 A350F Orders & The 1st Delivery Is Already Under Pressure
A tight turnaround between planned first flight and first delivery could cause problems for the A350F
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18 Jun
Cathay Cargo strengthens fleet with A330 freighter lease to boost regional capacity
Cathay Cargo is expanding its freighter operations through a new Airbus A330P2F lease agreement signed by Air Hong Kong, reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as a global air cargo hub. The newly leased converted freighter will be operated by Air Hong Kong, which is part of the Cathay Group and the city’s first all-cargo airline. The […]
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Airbus Secures Eight A350 Freighter Orders
Airbus has secured eight new orders for its soon-to-launch A350 freighter from an unnamed customer, bringing the total number of orders for the aircraft to 115 from at least 14 customers. The deal comes as the airframer prepares to begin flight testing the model later this year. Order Secured Ahead of Test Flight Campaign The […]
Travel Radar•Manahil Chaudhary11 SeptCF
Firm A350F orders rise to 115 as first flight nears
The backlog for Airbus’ A350F program has reached 115 units after an unidentified customer placed an order for eight. Airbus recorded the order on Aug. 31, according to the European manufacturer’s August orders and deliveries report, released Sept. 7. The steady stream of orders is in line with expectations for an efficient, new-generation freighter, further […]
A350F reaches 115 orders ahead of first flight
Eight more freighters were booked in August, taking the Airbus program 42% above its order total at the start of 2026
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier8 SeptP
Unpacking the A350F’s new livery
When the A350F rolled out of the paintshop last week, sporting shiny new livery, an almost four year journey came to an end. Beginning in October 2022, over 4,000 people submitted design proposals for the aircraft’s livery, with the winners announced at the 2023 Paris Air Show. Two designs were chosen as winners, which were then […] The post Unpacking the A350F’s new livery first appeared on PLANEtalking .
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Airbus Unveils First A350 Freighter in Unique "Flying Parcel” Livery Ahead of Maiden Flight
AviationNews – Airbus has officially unveiled its first fully assembled A350 freighter, designated MSN700, featuring a unique “flying parcel” livery at its facilities in France....
The first Airbus A350F has been painted in full livery
4,000 design entries, two winning concepts and one final livery later: the first A350F has officially rolled out of the paintshop. First flight could take place at the end of...
First Airbus A350F emerges in special ‘delivery box’ livery
The first flight-test aircraft is now fully assembled and painted, with its maiden flight expected as early as late September
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier20 AugAN
Airbus Targets Late September for Delayed A350F Maiden Flight
Aviation News – Airbus has tentatively scheduled the Airbus A350F first flight for late September as the European manufacturer works to challenge Boeing’s long-standing dominance...
1st Flight For Airbus’ A350F Set For Late September 2026
A composite-built freighter brings lighter weight, higher fuel efficiency and extended revenue days for carriers.
Airbus targets September for first A350 Freighter flight
Maiden flight could take place in the third week of the month, leaving a tight test schedule before the planned first delivery in late 2027
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier18 AugFB
AvTalk Episode 382: The RISE of the Open Fan
On this episode of AvTalk, we jump back to Oshkosh for a conversation with David Ostdiek of GE Aerospace for an in-depth update on the progress being made on the CFM RISE program, as the manufacturer moves toward first flight of the new engine design by the end of the decade. Also on this week’s episode, a drone laden with explosives is found on the ramp in Leipzig and a DHL 757 strikes something on approach to the airport. The NTSB’s preliminary report on the crash of a Beech King Air in New Mexico leads to popular press reporting that misses the mark. TCAS proves its worth once again as it helps prevent a mid-air collision in Tokyo. And the FAA certifies the Boeing 737-7 MAX after nearly a decade. Helpful links for this week’s episode * An overview of the RISE program * DHL 757 flight path * NTSB Preliminary report on the crash of N249CP * FAA statement on 737-7 MAX certification * Norse statement on IndiGo agreement * National Airlines 777 flight from Prestwick to Melbourne * Airbus A350F ground vibration testing Check back soon for a transcript of this week’s episode.
Flightradar24 Blog•Flightradar247 Aug
Airbus completes A350F vibration tests ahead of first flight
The first Airbus A350F aircraft has completed ground vibration testing (GVT) ahead of the type’s first flight later…
AeroTime•Miquel Ros6 Aug
Airbus puts A350F freighter through vibration campaign
Ground campaign validates structural models required to expand the freighter's flight-test envelope
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier4 AugP
Pushing the A350F to the limits: Ground Vibration Testing
The A350F programme is moving steadily down the path toward its first flight, and along that path it has undergone a series of rigorous development and certification tests. These included ground tests earlier this year on the first aircraft in the final assembly line (FAL) in Toulouse, and test-rig demonstrations running in parallel for the Main-Deck Cargo […] The post Pushing the A350F to the limits: Ground Vibration Testing first appeared on PLANEtalking .
Airbus pushes A350F first flight to later this year
Cargo jet remains on track for 2027 entry into service ahead of Boeing's rival 777-8F
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier30 Jul
Does The Airbus A350 Freighter Truly Threaten A Market Boeing Once Owned Outright?
The Airbus A350F has broken Boeing's large-freighter near-monopoly, but can it overcome the powerful 777-8F and reshape the cargo market?
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Where is the A350F built?
Manufacturing the new freighter version of Airbus’ highly successful A350 platform is a global affair. While parts production takes place around the world, assembly is concentrated in Airbus’ four core countries of France, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom. Let’s take a closer look at this production jigsaw puzzle. Where is the A350F built? Like […] The post Where is the A350F built? first appeared on PLANEtalking .
How A Single Engine Choice Will Decide The Boeing 777-8F Vs. Airbus A350F War
The engine's capability is as important as the aircraft's capability when it comes to aircraft with a single-engine option.
The Airbus A350F's Massive Cargo Door Is Bigger Than Most Regional Jet Fuselages
The A350F's giant cargo door exists primarily to replace the Boeing 747F's unique oversized-cargo capability