Etihad Airways has firmed up its order with Airbus for seven new-generation A350F freighters, following its earlier commitment announced at the Singapore Airshow. This order of the A350F sees the airline expanding its relationship with Airbus, adding to its existing order of A350-1000s, five of which have been delivered. Etihad has also firmed up a long-term agreement for Airbus’ Flight Hour Services (FHS) to support its entire A350 fleet, marking the first agreement for an Airbus FHS … [Read more...] about Etihad’s bet on A350 freighter confirmed
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Silk Way West Airlines signs up for two A350 freighters
Silk Way West Airlines has signed an agreement with Airbus for the purchase of two A350 freighters, with delivery scheduled between 2027 and 2028. This is the first order with Airbus for the Baku-based cargo airline, marking a significant step in its expansion plans internationally to meet growing demand for cargo transportation. The airline, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, said it plans to expand its fleet and global route network to strengthen its role in the CIS region, … [Read more...] about Silk Way West Airlines signs up for two A350 freighters
SIA selects A350F to replace widebody cargo fleet
Singapore Airlines has signed a letter of intent with Airbus for seven A350F freighter aircraft, with options to order five more of the widebody jet’s cargo version. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025, which will see the gradual replacement of the airline’s existing cargo fleet of seven B747-400Fs. SIA has been enhancing its cargo capabilities over the last few years, especially in e-commerce, fresh produce, and pharmaceuticals. The arrival of the A350Fs is … [Read more...] about SIA selects A350F to replace widebody cargo fleet
Airbus secures CMA CGM commitment for the A350F
After the initial announcement of the first ever commitment for the Airbus A350 freighter at the Dubai airshow last week, the European manufacturer has secured another commitment from leading shipping and logistics player CMA CGM Group. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the purchase of four A350F freighter aircraft with the order subject to finalisation in the coming weeks. The aircraft will be operated by CMA CGM AIR CARGO and will bring the company’s … [Read more...] about Airbus secures CMA CGM commitment for the A350F
