Airbus has completed the first set of wings for its new A350F freighter aircraft at its manufacturing site at Broughton, UK.
These wings have been designed similarly to the A350 and can be built in the same line.
The completed set will soon be transported via Airbus’ BelugaXL freighter from Broughton to Bremen for final equipping before being sent to Toulouse to be joined to the fuselage of the first test aircraft.
Paul Kilmister, head of widebody wings at Airbus Broughton, said: “With almost 1,400 orders for the A350, including 63 A350F, Broughton will continue to play a critical role in the future of the programme, supporting Airbus’ growth in passenger and freight markets."
Airbus is building two A350F test aircraft which will undergo flight tests throughout 2026 and 2027.