The A350F freighter (MSN 700), the first of two test aircraft, has completed its first flight. The aircraft, fitted with special flight test instrumentation, flew for 4 hours and 10 minutes, reaching an altitude of 25,000 feet. The aircraft was flown by a dedicated Airbus Flight Test crew. "This maiden flight is a major milestone for the A350F and for our customers worldwide. As the latest development of our highly successful A350 platform, the A350F is a true game-changer for the air cargo … [Read more...] about Airbus A350F freighter successfully performs its maiden flight
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Cathay Cargo further expands its Airbus A350F freighter orders to eight
The Cathay Group is among the top five largest cargo airline groups globally in terms of cross-boundary air cargo capacity (measured in available freight tonne kilometres), according to Accenture Cargo data. This capacity has contributed to the success of Hong Kong International Airport, its home hub, in achieving the status of world’s busiest cargo airport 15 times since 2010, according to Airports Council International. To support the Group’s future growth, Cathay Cargo announces that it is … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo further expands its Airbus A350F freighter orders to eight
Air China Cargo increases A350F freighter order to 10 aircraft
Air China Cargo Co., Ltd. (Air China Cargo) has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four additional A350F freighters, taking its total order for the type to 10 aircraft. Air China Cargo previously ordered six A350F freighters in November 2025.“This additional order, following our initial A350F order last year, is a crucial strategic decision for the company to further optimise our fleet structure and expand transport capacity. It will allow us to better match and meet the demands of the … [Read more...] about Air China Cargo increases A350F freighter order to 10 aircraft
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
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
STARLUX orders 10 more Airbus A350-1000s
STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has signed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of ten additional A350-1000 aircraft, taking its total order for the type to 18 aircraft. The agreement was signed at the Paris Airshow by STARLUX Airlines CEO Glenn Chai and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business. STARLUX Airlines already operates an all-Airbus fleet of 28 aircraft including the A350-900, the A330neo and the A321neo. The Taiwanese airline has on order 30 … [Read more...] about STARLUX orders 10 more Airbus A350-1000s
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