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Airbus A350 Freighter Completes Maiden Flight
The Airbus A350 Freighter performed its first flight on September 29, 2026, launching a 400-hour test campaign ahead of planned 2027 certification.
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The Airbus A350 Freighter performed its first flight on September 29, 2026, launching a 400-hour test campaign ahead of planned 2027 certification.

Airbus faces significant challenges in reaching its goal of producing 12 A350s per month by 2028.

KLM's first Airbus A350-900, named 'The Night Watch', is in final testing in Toulouse. The aircraft will enter service on October 9, 2026, initially flying five times weekly to Toronto, with more routes to Canada and Africa planned.

Airbus's A350 family, launched in 2006, uses advanced materials and new engines to cut fuel burn by 25%. The A350-900 entered service in 2015, followed by the A350-1000 in 2018.