Atlas Air Orders 20 Airbus A350F Freighters, Ends Boeing Exclusivity
Atlas Air has ordered 20 Airbus A350F freighters, shifting from its all-Boeing fleet due to delays in Boeing's 777-8F program and new regulations.
Apr 12, 20265 min
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Atlas Air has ordered 20 Airbus A350F freighters, shifting from its all-Boeing fleet due to delays in Boeing's 777-8F program and new regulations.
An Atlas Air order for 20 A350F aircraft gives Airbus a 60% market share in next-gen freighters, surpassing Boeing due to new ICAO emissions rules.
Airbus has commenced A350F ground testing in Toulouse, a key milestone for validating its cargo systems ahead of its planned 2027 entry into service.
Boeing has completed the wing-body join for its first 777-8F freighter in Everett, moving the next-generation cargo aircraft into final assembly.