Aircraft
Airbus Launches Freighter Version of the A350
The A350 freighter derivative would enter service in 2025 though Airbus has not yet announced a launch customer.
Airbus is pressing ahead with the development of a dedicated freighter version of its A350 widebody airliner. (Photo: Airbus)
Airbus is pressing ahead with the development of a dedicated freighter version of its A350 widebody airliner. (Photo: Airbus)

Airbus is moving ahead with plans to build a freighter version of its A350 passenger airliner, hoping to win a share of the all-cargo widebody market long dominated by its U.S. rival, Boeing.  The launch of the A350F didn’t come as a surprise, as Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury in April stressed the European airframer’s desire to boost its presence in that segment. “I do not like the idea [of remaining] weak in that segment in the future,” he said. “I think we have the right product to be able to be more aggressive in that market.”


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