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
EFW signs Airbus A330 freighter conversion contract with Hong Kong-based APAL
Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), JV of ST Engineering and Airbus, continues to expand its presence in the fast-growing Chinese aviation market with the signing of a contract for an Airbus A330-300 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion with Hong Kong-based specialist aircraft lessor, Asia Pacific Aviation Leasing Group (APAL). The aircraft will be converted at one of EFW’s partner facilities from 2Q2026, while technical planning and certification will take place at its headquarters in Dresden, … [Read more...] about EFW signs Airbus A330 freighter conversion contract with Hong Kong-based APAL
EFW expands footprint in China with new A330 freighter conversion contract
Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), JV of ST Engineering and Airbus, has expanded its presence in the fast‑growing Chinese aviation market with the signing of a new freighter conversion contract with Hengqin Winglet Aircraft Technology (Hengqin Winglet), marking the lessor’s first Airbus A330 passenger‑to‑freighter (P2F) programme with EFW. EFW will carry out the A330P2F conversion at its partner facility in China, with work commencing in mid-2026 and supported by technical planning and certification … [Read more...] about EFW expands footprint in China with new A330 freighter conversion contract
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
DHL Supply Chain renews and expands its contract with Airbus for the management of its global logistics flows
DHL Supply Chain confirms the renewal of its contract with Airbus, a leading aircraft manufacturer, to manage and orchestrate its global transport flows for its commercial aircraft activities. This lead transport partnership (LTP), launched in 2008, now encompasses air, sea, road, and parcel transport, as well as a dedicated 24/7 service for critical AOG (Aircraft on Ground) operations. DHL’s LTP solution is designed not just to manage supply chains, but to transform them through embedded value … [Read more...] about DHL Supply Chain renews and expands its contract with Airbus for the management of its global logistics flows
