TOULOUSE - The Airbus A350F cargo aircraft has successfully completed its initial test flight out of Toulouse, France, lasting a little over four hours. This milestone launches a nine-month evaluation period intended to test the jet's fundamental handling, airworthiness, and onboard system reliability. A second prototype is already nearing completion in final assembly.
Built heavily from advanced composites to reduce overall weight, the widebody freighter is designed to carry up to 111 tonnes over long-haul distances of nearly 8,700 kilometers. Driven by Rolls-Royce engines, the plane aims to significantly lower fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions relative to competing models, while meeting stringent modern regulatory standards. Ahead of its upcoming market introduction, the aircraft has already secured more than 100 commitments from buyers globally.
