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Airbus schedules A350F freighter’s maiden flight for 29 September, targeting late-2027 deliveries

Airbus has confirmed that the A350F prototype, MSN700, is scheduled to make its first flight on 29 September in Toulouse after completing two high-speed rejected-takeoff tests. The milestone moves the long-awaited freighter toward certification, with deliveries targeted for late 2027.

Discovered 2026-09-25T02:36:16.073675-07:00 | 2026-09-25T02:36:16.073675-07:00

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The 29 September flight marks a key program milestone for Airbus’ long-delayed A350F and begins the test and certification campaign ahead of targeted late-2027 deliveries.
Completion of two high-speed rejected-takeoff tests by MSN700 indicates progress through preflight validation, while the previously targeted late-September flight window has now been given a specific date.
Freighter customers, lessors and cargo operators can use the milestone to update fleet-transition planning against the A350F’s expected entry into service.

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