Airbus Begins Assembly of First A350 Freighter in Toulouse
A350 Freighter section 15-21 arriving at Station 59-01
TOULOUSE—Airbus has officially begun assembly of its first A350 freighter. The aircraft, designated MSN 700, will move into production following the delivery of all major fuselage and wing sections from Airbus sites across France and Germany.
The A350F, derived from the A350-1000 passenger jet, has been purpose-built for cargo operations. With a payload capacity of 111 tonnes and a range of 4,700 nautical miles, the aircraft is designed to serve the growing global demand for new-generation, fuel-efficient freighters.
Key features include a 175-inch-wide main deck cargo door to streamline loading operations. Two prototypes will undergo a full certification and flight test campaign starting in 2026, with entry into service slated for the second half of 2027.
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