Qantas Freight will increase its domestic fleet with six Airbus A321 aircraft to meet growing e-commerce demand and as part of replacing its older freighters. The six A321 freighters are expected to arrive between early 2024 and mid-2026 and will replace the fleet of Boeing 737 freighters that are approaching the end of their economic life. Each A321 freighter can carry 23 tonnes of cargo, nine tonnes more than the older 737s, and are around 30 percent more fuel efficient per tonne of … [Read more...] about Qantas to add six A321s for its domestic cargo fleet
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Etihad’s bet on A350 freighter confirmed
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
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
Kansai Airports and Airbus to study hydrogen use in Japan
Airbus and Kansai Airports have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the use of hydrogen at three of the Group’s airports in Japan, namely, Kansai International Airport, Osaka International Airport, and Kobe Airport. Through this partnership, the two companies will jointly prepare a roadmap to address challenges and define an advocacy plan for hydrogen needs. Both parties would lead the study into the development of infrastructure for the use of hydrogen in the aviation … [Read more...] about Kansai Airports and Airbus to study hydrogen use in Japan
Air France-KLM confirms order for Airbus A350F freighter
Air France-KLM is set to be one of the launch customers for the A350F with a confirmed purchase order for four Airbus long-haul freighters, with purchase rights for an additional four aircraft, a press release stated last week. These aircraft will be operated by Air France from its global hub at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport, equipped with a state-of-art 14,000-sqm cargo terminal. The order comes with full substitution rights to Airbus A350 passenger aircraft, which constitute the new … [Read more...] about Air France-KLM confirms order for Airbus A350F freighter
Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines welcomes first widebody A330-900
Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines has taken delivery of its first widebody A330-900 aircraft. This is the first of 26 Airbus widebody jets to join the airline’s fleet, comprising eight A330neo and another 18 A350s. The airline has 17 A350s on direct order with Airbus, and the remaining A330neo aircraft and one A350 will be acquired on lease from aircraft lessor ALC. The new-generation widebody, which can accommodate up to 33 LD3 containers underfloor, joins an existing fleet of seven single-aisle … [Read more...] about Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines welcomes first widebody A330-900
