A350F progress: monitoring orders and key milestones for 2025.

Airbus's A350F freighter aims to transform the air cargo sector, having received 82 firm orders by November 2025, capturing 58% of the large widebody freighter market. Launched in 2021, it has gained interest from major airlines and is hitting significant production milestones. The first A350F has completed crucial assembly steps and is scheduled for its inaugural flight in Q3 2026, with service expected by late 2027. Key developments in 2025 include component production, wing completion, and testing of essential systems.