Airbus has begun final assembly of the first A350F fuselage in Toulouse after delivering all major fuselage sections — including the completed tail from Hamburg — to the final assembly line. Two A350F prototypes are in build, with MSN700 slated for flight tests in 2026 and a second prototype in 2027.
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The program has moved from component production to assembly: all major A350F fuselage sections are now at Toulouse and MSN700 is targeted for flight testing in 2026, with a second prototype for cargo systems due in 2027.
Commercial momentum and launch operator commitments continue: Airbus has secured 65 A350F orders and CMA CGM is the launch operator with eight frames and a planned entry in H2 2027 (see CMA CGM's order and launch plan).
The milestone arrives against broader production and delivery pressure at Airbus — the OEM reported deliveries well below its 2025 guidance through July — a factor that will influence timing to market for the A350F and operator fleet planning (see Airbus delivery pace through July 2025).
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