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Airbus Announces First Flight Timeline for the A350F Program

Airbus has shared an updated schedule for its next-generation freighter, the A350F, confirming that preparations for the first prototype’s maiden flight in the third quarter of 2026 are progressing as planned. The company noted that the 4.3-meter-wide XL cargo door has not yet been installed on the first test aircraft, MSN700 (F-WXFR), but is expected to be ready in early…