A four-engined aircraft, also known as a quadjet, is, unsurprisingly, a jet aircraft powered by four jet engines. These four engines offer increased power and allow larger aircraft to carry heavier loads and be deployed on popular routes. Quadjets quickly rose in popularity through aircraft such as the Boeing 747, Airbus A340, and A380.
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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.