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Airbus still on a roll with him A350F achieving more orders from Air China Cargo and Cathay Group reaching the 101 requests. Airbus Foto Photos
The good time for the new cargo plane that is going to revolutionize the way cargo is moved in the world, continues to reap new orders and has already spent more than 100 aircraft pending delivery once it is certified by the European aeronautical authorities.
In this frame, new orders have arrived for the one that promises to "replace" the legendary Boeing 747 "The Queen of Heaven".
Air China goes for more A350Fs
Air China Cargo Co., Ltd. (onwards, «Air China Cargo») has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four additional A350F cargo aircraft, bringing your total order for this model to 10 aircraft. Air China Cargo had already ordered six cargo planes A350F in november 2025.
«This additional request, after our initial request for A350F last year, represents a crucial strategic decision for the company, as it will allow us to further optimize our fleet and expand our transportation capacity. It will allow us to better adapt to the demands of the international air cargo market, thus laying a solid foundation for the long-term stable development of the company.", declared Wang Hongyan, Vice President of Air China Cargo.
"We are extremely pleased with Air China Cargo's decision to increase its order for the A350F cargo aircraft.. This reflects Air China Cargo's full confidence in Airbus products and reaffirms the A350F's leadership position as a next-generation cargo aircraft., declared Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Executive Vice President of Sales of the Commercial Aircraft Division of Airbus.
Air China Cargo began incorporating Airbus cargo aircraft at the end of 2023 and currently operates a fleet of eight Airbus A330-200P2F. Coming soon, A350F cargo aircraft will join Air China Cargo fleet and complement A330-200P2F, maximizing its advantages on long and medium-haul routes.
Designed to be the most advanced cargo plane in the world, the A350F meets the growing demands of the global air cargo market. Thanks to an autonomy of up to 8700 kilometers with a payload of up to 111 tons, will allow operators to deploy it on long-haul international routes. Made with more than 70 % of advanced materials, the A350F is 46 tons lighter than competing aircraft.
Equipped with the latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, the plane will reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions by up to 20 % compared to previous generation aircraft with similar payload capacity and range. It is the only cargo aircraft that fully complies with the CO₂ emissions standards of the OACI for 2027. The A350F can operate with up to 50 % sustainable aviation fuel (PURE) upon entry into service, with the aim of achieving the 100 % of this ability to 2030, just like all airplanes Airbus.
Cathay Group also wants more A350Fs
Hong Kong's Cathay Group has placed a firm order to Airbus of two additional Airbus A350F cargo aircraft. with this order, the airline adds a total of eight new generation cargo aircraft. The A350F will be operated by the airline's cargo division, Cathay Cargo, which will allow it to achieve new levels of efficiency in its extensive network.
“We are pleased to further strengthen our fleet with these additional A350F cargo aircraft, that will provide greater connectivity in our operations center and more options for our customers. This strategic investment, prepared for the future, "reflects our strong confidence in our long-term growth prospects and supports Cathay Cargo's goal of being the best cargo airline in the world.", declared Ronald Lam, CEO of Cathay Group.
Cathay's continued support of A350F It is another clear sign that this aircraft brings a new generation of capacity and efficiency in cargo transportation.. The A350F will integrate seamlessly into the airline's existing Airbus fleet, with unprecedented operational and technical compatibility, while accelerating its decarbonization process. “We are very excited about strengthening this collaboration”, declared Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Executive Vice President of Sales of the Commercial Aircraft Division of Airbus.
Designed to be the most advanced cargo plane in the world, the A350F meets the growing demands of the global air cargo market. Thanks to its range of up to 8700 kilometers and a payload of up to 111 tons, will allow operators to use it on long-haul international routes. Made with more than 70 % of advanced materials, the A350F es 46 tons lighter than competing aircraft.
Equipped with the latest generation Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, the plane will reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions by up to 20 % compared to previous generation aircraft with similar payload capacity and range. It is the only new freighter that fully complies with the CO₂ emissions standards of the OACI for 2027. The A350F can operate with up to 50 % from sustainable aviation fuel (PURE) upon entry into service, with the aim of achieving the 100 % of this ability to 2030, like all Airbus planes.
As part of the world's most modern wide-body aircraft family, the A350F It also offers a high degree of compatibility with passenger aircraft A350, which provides additional advantages to airlines that already operate models of this family.
At the end of April 2026, the freighter A350F had registered 101 firm orders of 14 clients all over the world.
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