2023-06-15 08:00:00
Airbus carried the charge utile of its future aircraft dedicated to freight A350F from 109 to 111 tonnes, and further expanded its carrying cargo – enough to allow the simultaneous loading of the two bridges.
While the European aircraft manufacturer has just celebrated the tenth anniversary of the maiden flight of the A350-900, it is the future freighter version of this family which is experiencing a new development. The A350F has accumulated 39 firm orders (against 58 for its future rival Boeing 777-8F, expected from 2027) but has seen its entry into service postponed to 2026 at the earliest. It will be offered according to the Aviation Journal with a charge utile increased by two tons, approaching the 113 tons of the 747-400F (118 tons planned for the 777-8F).
The carrying cargo of the A350F, already the largest in the industry, will also be expanded to 4.4 meters to become 17% wider than that of the 777-8F, “facilitating operations and allowing simultaneous loading of both decks”.
THE first parts of the A350F were produced in the spring in Nantes, less than two years after the launch of what the European aircraft manufacturer calls “the most efficient large cargo aircraft in the world”.
Finally! After many long months and more than 4000 entries received since the launch of the #A350F Livery Design Competition – all will be revealed at #ParisAirShow on the 21st of June.
Watch this space for updates ???? pic.twitter.com/WVeHDIDueW— Airbus (@Airbus) June 13, 2023
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