Or, as is the case with Airbus, reason enough for a mammoth design competition for, well, everyone. The European company is getting ready to fly, two years from now, the A350F.

“The A350F will fit seamlessly into the carrier’s existing fleet, while redefining the operational efficiency of its cargo operations, bringing a 40% reduction in fuel consumption and emissions ...

The A350F fully meets ICAO’s enhanced CO₂ emissions standards coming into effect in 2027. Including today’s commitment, the A350F has won 31 firm orders by six customers.

With a 109 tonne payload capability, the A350F can serve all cargo markets. More than 70% of the airframe of the A350F is made of advanced materials, resulting in a 30 tonne lighter take-off weight.

STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has placed a firm order with Airbus for five more A350F freighters. This doubles an initial order from the airline last year for five of the all-new cargo aircraft.

Airbus is not specifically linking its new A350F to single-pilot operations, but it acknowledges that the entry-into-service schedule coincides with the timeline for testing initial concepts ...

Airbus is opening a public competition to design a livery for its new A350 freighter, which is expected to conduct its first flight in 2024. The competition - to be formally launched on 4 October ...

The A350F will be the only next-generation freighter aircraft for a brief period since the Boeing 777-8F will not enter service until at least 2028. The United States-based manufacturer already ...

The A350F is based on the world’s most modern long-range leader, the A350. The aircraft will feature a large main deck cargo door and a fuselage length optimized for cargo operations.

Airbus has selected Curtiss-Wright Corp. to provide custom electric actuation technology for the Main Deck Cargo Door on the future Airbus A350F freighter aircraft.

“Curtiss-Wright is very proud to have been selected to provide our critical electric actuation technology expertise in support of the new A350F freighter, as this contract represents our first ...

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