Airbus fixes provisional date for A350F’s maiden flight

Airbus has set a provisional date of September 29th for the inaugural flight of its A350 freighter, aligning with earlier projections for a third-quarter debut. The airframer anticipates this sortie will mark the twinjet cargo aircraft's initial operational test. Airbus previously indicated an ambition to complete the first flight during the third quarter of 2026. This planned maiden flight represents a significant step in the development and introduction of the new A350F variant into service. Further details regarding Airbus’ plans are expected as preparations continue for the upcoming flight event.