# Airbus starts production of first parts for A350F freighter

Airbus has begun producing the first structural parts for its new A350F freighter, including the Centre Wing Box at Airbus Atlantic in Nantes. The aircraft is on track for development.

- Type: Product launch
- Announced: 2023-04-04
- Where: Nantes, France, France
- Status: under construction
- Products: A350F freighter, Centre Wing Box
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Airbus](https://endata.com/companies/1653.md)
- [Airbus Atlantic](https://endata.com/companies/64361.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [aircraft.airbus.com](https://www.aircraft.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2023-04-airbus-a350-freighter-comes-to-life-as-the-first-parts-are-produced), 2023-04-03: "Airbus has started producing the first structural parts for its new A350F – building the world’s most capable and efficient widebody freighter on-time, and well ahead of the competition."

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