Cathay Cargo expands its Airbus A350F freighter order to eight aircraft, strengthening Hong Kong’s global air cargo hub status.
Airbus A350F
Air China Cargo (CA) is moving ahead with a significant expansion of its widebody freighter fleet, signaling long-term confidence in global air cargo demand.
Airbus has begun a critical phase in the development of its A350 freighter, with the arrival and installation of the aircraft’s main-deck cargo door at its final assembly line.
Airbus A350F ground testing underway in Toulouse, covering new cargo systems, max payload tests, and EASA certification requirements.
Airbus has started final assembly of the A350 Freighter in Toulouse, advancing development of the only new widebody cargo aircraft designed to meet upcoming ICAO CO2 standards before the 2028 compliance deadline.
Airbus has announced that its first A350F freighter is approaching completion at its Toulouse production facility in France.
Korean Air (KE) has converted seven Airbus A350-1000 passenger jet orders into A350F freighters, becoming the latest carrier to adopt Airbus’s new-generation cargo aircraft designed for lower emissions and higher efficiency.
Airbus begins A350 freighter assembly in Toulouse, with MSN 700 set for first flight in 2026 and service entry in 2027.
Airbus has officially begun the assembly of its highly anticipated A350 Freighter with the arrival of the first major fuselage sections at its final assembly line in Toulouse.
AviLease, a fast-growing aircraft lessor headquartered in Saudi Arabia, has confirmed a major fleet expansion with Airbus.