While Airbus and Boeing are very much planemakers, there are many components on their aircraft that are not produced by them: This includes avionics and, of course, cabin seating. But the aircraft engines also come from external suppliers – and so delays can really impact the final assembly and delivery process.
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Airbus To Begin Testing A350-1000ULR & Freighter Variants Next Year
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- June 24, 2025
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On June 13th, 2025, it was reported that Airbus would begin flight tests for the next two variants of its best-selling wide-body jet, the Airbus A350. The next two variants of the Airbus A350 to enter service will be the A350F and the A350-1000ULR. The former, a next-generation freighter, and the latter, developed for a very specific ultra-long-haul application. Let’s take a deeper look at these variants and exactly what the announcement of flight tests could mean for Airbus.