Airbus has completed the manufacturing and assembly of the first main deck cargo door for the A350F freighter at its facility in Illescas, Spain. The component has been delivered to the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, where it will be integrated into the fuselage of the first test aircraft and undergo testing in the coming weeks. Airbus is manufacturing two A350F aircraft for flight testing from 2026 to 2027. The A350F main deck cargo door is the largest in the industry. Featuring a … [Read more...] about Airbus completes first A350F freighter main deck cargo door in Spain
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Atlas Air Worldwide places landmark order for 20 Airbus A350F aircraft
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. announced a firm order for 20 Airbus A350F freighters, with options for an additional 20 aircraft, making Atlas the largest customer for the all-new large widebody freighter platform and securing early delivery positions for this next-generation aircraft. The order represents a key investment in the Company’s long-term fleet strategy and positions Atlas to drive sustained earnings growth while modernising its global fleet. Deliveries are expected to begin in … [Read more...] about Atlas Air Worldwide places landmark order for 20 Airbus A350F aircraft
Bridges Air Cargo begins operations with first Embraer E-Freighter
The first Embraer E-Freighter has successfully entered service in Europe with launch customer Bridges Air Cargo. The jet completed its first commercial flight departing from Cologne (Germany) and landing in Larnaca (Cyprus), carrying time-sensitive Express materials. The aircraft will operate for Bridges Worldwide, providing Network Solutions for the Express Industry in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Guy Bridges, CEO of the Bridges Group, said: “We have worked tirelessly over the past 12 … [Read more...] about Bridges Air Cargo begins operations with first Embraer E-Freighter
Singapore to establish world’s first airport testbed for next-generation propulsion technologies
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), CFM International and Airbus signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish Singapore as the world's first airport testing ground for operations of CFM’s next-generation Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines (RISE) technologies, with a focus on Open Fan engine architecture. The partnership will study the impact of Open Fan and other RISE programme technologies on airport operations to develop a comprehensive readiness … [Read more...] about Singapore to establish world’s first airport testbed for next-generation propulsion technologies
Silk Way West Airlines orders two additional A350F freighters
Silk Way West Airlines, based in Baku, Azerbaija,n has signed a firm contract for an additional two A350F freighter aircraft. The agreement, which takes the total order to four A350Fs, forms the backbone of Silk Way West Airlines’ fleet modernisation and expansion strategy. “We are delighted to extend our partnership with Airbus on the A350F programme. This order, bringing our total commitment to four aircraft, marks a major milestone in our company’s growth and reflects our confidence in the … [Read more...] about Silk Way West Airlines orders two additional A350F freighters
Ethiopian Airlines strengthens its position as Africa’s largest A350 operator with order for six additional A350-900s
Ethiopian Airlines has placed a firm order for six Airbus A350-900 aircraft, further strengthening its position as the largest A350 customer in Africa. This agreement was signed at the Dubai Airshow by Mr. Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business.“We are delighted to expand our Airbus fleet size with this order and strengthen our partnership with Airbus. As the continent’s leading airline and the largest operator … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Airlines strengthens its position as Africa’s largest A350 operator with order for six additional A350-900s
