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Airbus moves A350F prototype out of final assembly; main-deck cargo door due early next year ahead of Q3 2026 flight tests

Airbus has rolled out the first A350F prototype (MSN700) and moved it into systems and engine installation, with the main-deck cargo door expected early next year; flight testing is planned to start in Q3 2026 using two test aircraft and a 410-hour certification programme.

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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ch-aviation

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 sign binding SAF agreement to credit 8,000‑ton CO2 reduction Lufthansa Cargo and CEVA Logistics have converted their summer MoU into a binding sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) framework signed at CEVA’s Airfreight Strategic Partners Council in Paris, with CEVA committing to SAF credited in 2025 equating to about 8,000 tonnes of CO2 savings and a pact running through 2028.

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

Lufthansa Cargo and CEVA sign binding SAF agreement to credit 8,000‑ton CO2 reduction

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Airbus rolls A350F prototype into systems work; targets Q3 2026 first flight and H2 2027 entry into service Airbus has rolled its first A350F prototype out of final assembly into systems and engine installation; the main-deck cargo door is expected early next year. Airbus targets a Q3 2026 first flight, certification under stricter Amendment 27 using two test aircraft, and delivery/EIS in H2 2027.

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

Airbus rolls A350F prototype into systems work; targets Q3 2026 first flight and H2 2027 entry into service

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

Cargo Facts

Carriers weigh insourcing heavy maintenance as NTSB probe into UPS MD-11F crash continues As the NTSB investigates the Nov. 4 UPS MD‑11F crash that killed 14, carriers are considering bringing heavy maintenance back in‑house to reduce reliance on external MROs and speed inspections and repairs. The move follows MD‑11 groundings, emergency ADs and short‑term capacity shifts across cargo networks.

2025-11-25T18:08:12.486310-08:00

Carriers weigh insourcing heavy maintenance as NTSB probe into UPS MD-11F crash continues

FlightGlobal

DARPA opens X‑plane competition for uncrewed cargo aircraft targeting 4:1 payload‑to‑weight DARPA's technology incubator has launched an X‑plane competition seeking novel uncrewed cargo aircraft designs that can carry payloads exceeding four times their own weight. The challenge targets breakthrough airframe and subsystem concepts for military logistics and commercial package‑delivery roles.

2025-11-25T11:29:19.659821-08:00

DARPA opens X‑plane competition for uncrewed cargo aircraft targeting 4:1 payload‑to‑weight

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U.S. Pledges up to $150M to Zipline to Scale Medical Drone Deliveries to 130 Million in Africa The U.S. State Department announced up to $150 million to Zipline to expand medical drone deliveries across five African countries, targeting access for as many as 130 million people. The award, structured as a pay‑for‑performance agreement, ties payments to government commitments and long‑term sustainability.

2025-11-25T09:48:41.372886-08:00

U.S. Pledges up to $150M to Zipline to Scale Medical Drone Deliveries to 130 Million in Africa

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Luxaviation ONE launches dedicated cargo charter division for oversized, heavy freight Luxaviation ONE is launching a dedicated cargo charter division to serve outsized and heavy freight, offering end‑to‑end mission management — from booking large aircraft and securing landing/overflight permissions to loading supervision, cargo inspections and passenger handling for specialised missions.

2025-11-25T09:29:01.525720-08:00

Luxaviation ONE launches dedicated cargo charter division for oversized, heavy freight

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