Airbus A350F cargo plane completes maiden flight

Based on · First reported 1 Oct 2026

Airbus successfully flew its new A350F cargo aircraft for the first time, showcasing a design built for heavy, long‑haul freight operations.
The A350F can carry up to 111 tonnes of cargo over distances of up to 8,700 kilometres and features a 4.3‑metre wide fuselage cargo door, while its structure relies on more than 70% carbon‑fiber composites and titanium and is powered by two Rolls‑Royce Trent XWB‑97 engines.

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