Airbus: Air China Cargo Orders 4 Additional A350Fs, Total Now at 10 Aircraft
On Tuesday, Air China Cargo signed a purchase agreement for four additional A350Fs from Airbus, bringing its total order for this type of aircraft to ten. This increase aims to optimize its fleet structure and enhance its transport capabilities in the international air freight market.
A Strategic Increase in Order
Air China Cargo initially ordered six A350Fs in November 2025. The order for four additional aircraft is, according to the company, 'a crucial strategic decision' to refine its fleet. 'This additional order will allow the group to better meet the demands of the international air freight market and lay the foundation for stable long-term development,' stated Wang Hongyan, Vice President of Air China Cargo.
Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Executive Director of Sales at Airbus for the commercial sector, noted that this decision 'reflects Air China Cargo's total confidence in Airbus products and reaffirms the A350F's leading position as a next-generation freighter.'
Integration into a Renewed Fleet
Air China Cargo currently operates a fleet of eight A330-200P2Fs since the end of 2023. The A350F will complement these aircraft, particularly on long-haul routes. The aircraft has a range of 8,700 kilometers with a payload capacity of up to 111 tons and would reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions by up to 20% compared to previous generations of similar capacity aircraft. It is the only freighter to fully comply with the ICAO's CO₂ standards set for 2027.
