Airbus A350F first flight - How to watch, UK times and North Wales link

The Airbus A350F is scheduled to make its first flight Tuesday, September 29, with the aircraft’s programme closely tied to North Wales through Airbus’ wing-making site in Broughton. The first A350 Freighter, MSN700, registered F-WXLD, will depart from Toulouse as the start of its certification campaign ahead of an expected 2027 entry into service. Airbus anticipates roughly 400 flight hours across two test aircraft to gather data required for regulator certification. Coverage is available via Airbus’ dedicated first-flight hub, its website and social media, including Facebook, with the planned take-off at 10:20am CEST (9:20am BST) and an anticipated landing around 2:20pm CEST (1:20pm BST). The flight will focus on aerodynamics, handling and autopilot testing, with a crew of two pilots and three flight-test engineers onboard.