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Airbus Secures Eight A350 Freighter Orders Before Maiden Flight
An unnamed buyer finalized a purchase of eight Airbus A350 freighters at the end of August, pushing the total backlog for the upcoming cargo jet to 115 airframes. The European aerospace manufacturer recently rolled out the primary test platform for the program and is currently prepping the heavy twin-engine aircraft for its inaugural departure. For career-minded aviators, this expanding widebody cargo backlog signals strong future hiring demand in the heavy international freight sector as legacy platforms face retirement.