Airbus A350F First flight

Airbus has officially entered a new era in air cargo operations with the successful maiden flight of its highly anticipated A350F freighter. On September 29, 2026, the first prototype (MSN700, registration F-WXLD) took off from the Airbus facility in Toulouse, France, at 10:30 AM local time. The flight lasted 4 hours and 10 minutes, during which the crew evaluated the aircraft's fundamental handling characteristics and primary systems before executing a spectacular low flyover and landing.