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Airbus rolls A350F prototype into systems work, targets Q3 2026 first flight and H2 2027 deliveries

Airbus rolled the first A350F prototype out of final assembly into systems and engine installation and is targeting a Q3 2026 first flight with deliveries in H2 2027. The main-deck cargo door is not yet fitted (expected early next year); two test aircraft will follow stricter Amendment 27 certification.

2025-11-26T01:54:20.340818-08:00

Flying Magazine

NTSB preliminary report: fatigue cracks in pylon caused UPS MD‑11F left‑engine separation, killing 14

2025-11-20T09:00:13.154022-08:00

Reuters

AAIA preliminary: ACT Airlines 747‑400F runway excursion in Hong Kong linked to asymmetric thrust

2025-11-18T20:04:23.407118-08:00

Airbus

Silk Way West doubles A350F commitment to four with firm order for two at Dubai Airshow

2025-11-19T00:19:51.619168-08:00

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Russian cargo carriers press Ministry of Transport for support as freighter fleet ages Russian cargo carriers have formally lobbied the Ministry of Transport for government support to address an ageing freighter fleet. Carriers say the older aircraft base is straining operations and requires coordinated action on maintenance, parts access and fleet renewal to sustain cargo capability.

2025-11-28T01:01:46.070712-08:00

Russian cargo carriers press Ministry of Transport for support as freighter fleet ages

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JD Logistics Airlines takes delivery of first A330-200 P2F, becoming newest Chinese A330P2F operator JD Logistics Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-200 passenger-to-freighter (P2F), becoming the latest Chinese carrier to operate A330 conversions; the aircraft will enter revenue service in the coming weeks to bolster the carrier’s e‑commerce and regional cargo capability.

2025-11-26T21:30:27.699161-08:00

JD Logistics Airlines takes delivery of first A330-200 P2F, becoming newest Chinese A330P2F operator

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UPS B757-200PF (5X1278) Suffers Cabin Depressurization En Route SDF→RDU; Investigation Underway UPS flight 5X1278, a Boeing 757-200PF freighter, experienced a cabin depressurization while en route from Louisville (SDF) to Raleigh–Durham (RDU) on 25 November. An investigation has been opened to determine the cause and any airworthiness implications.

2025-11-26T16:25:09.831913-08:00

UPS B757-200PF (5X1278) Suffers Cabin Depressurization En Route SDF→RDU; Investigation Underway

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China Airlines approves up to 18 widebodies — 5 A350‑1000s, 5 777‑9s and six 777 freighters; to sell four 747‑400Fs China Airlines' board approved a plan to acquire up to 18 widebody aircraft — five Airbus A350‑1000s, five Boeing 777‑9s, four 777‑8Fs and two 777Fs — and to dispose of four Boeing 747‑400 freighters, the carrier said in a stock‑exchange filing.

2025-11-26T09:22:49.261032-08:00

China Airlines approves up to 18 widebodies — 5 A350‑1000s, 5 777‑9s and six 777 freighters; to sell four 747‑400Fs

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Kenya's Astral Aviation to add Boeing 767-300 freighter capacity in 2026 Kenya’s Astral Aviation will add Boeing 767-300 freighter capacity in 2026, ch-aviation reports. The Nairobi-based cargo carrier has scheduled the introduction of 767-300 freighters next year to expand its freighter fleet, increasing medium-widebody palletised capacity for scheduled and ad-hoc cargo operations.

2025-11-26T04:57:50.762250-08:00

Kenya's Astral Aviation to add Boeing 767-300 freighter capacity in 2026

stattimes.com

Lufthansa Cargo and CEVA convert SAF MoU into binding deal through 2028; CEVA to use SAF in 2025 to avoid 8,000 tCO2 Lufthansa Cargo and CEVA Logistics have converted a summer MoU into a binding SAF framework signed in Paris, running through 2028. CEVA commits to use SAF in 2025 at levels calculated to avoid about 8,000 tonnes of CO2 by the end of the year.

2025-11-26T03:43:44.848214-08:00

Lufthansa Cargo and CEVA convert SAF MoU into binding deal through 2028; CEVA to use SAF in 2025 to avoid 8,000 tCO2

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Airbus rolls A350F prototype into systems work, targets Q3 2026 first flight and H2 2027 deliveries Airbus rolled the first A350F prototype out of final assembly into systems and engine installation and is targeting a Q3 2026 first flight with deliveries in H2 2027. The main-deck cargo door is not yet fitted (expected early next year); two test aircraft will follow stricter Amendment 27 certification.

2025-11-26T01:54:20.340818-08:00

Airbus rolls A350F prototype into systems work, targets Q3 2026 first flight and H2 2027 deliveries

payloadasia.com

AIR ONE receives second 777F in three months to boost Hong Kong–UK freighter capacity AIR ONE International has taken delivery of a second Boeing 777F in three months, expanding its managed freighter fleet to increase capacity and reliability on its Hong Kong–UK route. The addition strengthens the carrier's Asia–Europe cargo network and supports long‑haul palletised services.

2025-11-25T23:48:24.425761-08:00

AIR ONE receives second 777F in three months to boost Hong Kong–UK freighter capacity

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