The Airbus A350F made its first maiden flight from Toulouse

The Airbus A350F has taken off. The new cargo plane from the European aeronautics giant took off this Tuesday morning for the first time from Toulouse, for an inaugural four-hour flight. A crucial step for this program launched in 2021. After the ground tests, this first takeoff kicks off the flight test campaign for which Airbus plans 400 hours of tests, carried out with two aircraft, over a period of nine months. Upon completion, the manufacturer hopes to obtain certification of the A350F from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This will pave the way for the first deliveries, scheduled for the second half of 2027.

With this new aircraft, Airbus is entering the king segment of long-distance large-tonnage transport, from which it was absent. It completes its offer which is based on A330 and A321 airliners, converted into freight aircraft. “Our cargo offering now covers all market segments. With the A350F, we are targeting 50% of the freight market…