Airbus A350F completes maiden flight

Airbus has successfully completed the maiden flight of its inaugural A350 freighter, designated MSN700 and registered F-WXLD. The test flight lasted approximately four hours, commencing at 10:31 local time from runway 14R. This initial flight marks the beginning of a nine-month period dedicated to rigorous testing and certification processes for the aircraft. Airbus anticipates service entry for the twinjet cargo aircraft in 2027. Following this first flight, the A350F will undergo comprehensive evaluation procedures as part of its operational readiness assessment.