Airbus has successfully completed the maiden flight of its first A350F test aircraft, designated MSN 700. The flight lasted 4 hours and 10 minutes, reaching an altitude of 25,000 feet.

The primary objectives of this initial flight were to verify the aircraft's basic airworthiness and to assess its fundamental flying qualities. These are essential steps in the certification and testing process for the new freighter variant.

Meanwhile, the second prototype, MSN 701, is currently in the final stages of assembly. This marks significant progress in the development phase of the A350F freighter program.