Airbus Completes First Set of Wings for A350 Freighter, Marking a Milestone in Air Cargo Innovation

Airbus Completes First Set of Wings for A350 Freighter, Marking a Milestone in Air Cargo Innovation

Airbus Completes First Set of Wings for A350 Freighter, Marking a Milestone in Air Cargo Innovation (IN BRIEF) Airbus has completed the first set of wings for the A350 freighter (A350F) at its Broughton site, marking a significant milestone in the development of the world’s most advanced freighter aircraft. These wings are designed similarly to the A350 passenger aircraft, enabling operational efficiencies and industrial improvements. The A350F …

Airbus Broughton completes first wings for A350 Freighter

Airbus is celebrating a major achievement at its Broughton facility with the completion of the first-ever set of wings for its new A350 freighter aircraft (A350F). This milestone marks a significant step in the development of what is expected to be the world's most advanced air cargo aircraft. The A350F shares much of its design with the A350 passenger aircraft, including the use of advanced composite materials. This approach allows the wings to…

Airbus completes first A350F wingset in Broughton

Broughton, a small town in Wales, hosted a big day last week – at least for the employees at the local Airbus plant. It is the European group’s center of excellence for the construction of wings. On 30MAY25, the first ever finished set of wings for the future A350 freighter was presented to the public, framed with dignity by 70+ employees. Many pairs of wings will follow, as airline orders for the freighter have picked up speed. Presentation of …