First Fully Assembled Airbus A350F Unboxed
The first fully assembled Airbus A350F, featuring a striking parcel‑styled livery that doubles as playful marketing jab and serious industry statement.
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Silk Way West Airlines Extends GE Aerospace Partnership
Silk Way West Airlines has extended its strategic services agreement with GE Aerospace, a move that underscores the carrier’s ambitions for growth and modernization in the global air cargo market. The comprehensive agreement covers maintenance for five Boeing 747-8F powered by GEnx-2B engines, six Boeing 777F with GE90-115B engines, and up to four upcoming Boeing 777-8F with GE9X engines. This collaboration secures long-term technical support while providing predictable cost…
CMA CGM Becomes Launch Customer For Airbus A350F
CMA CGM has officially taken the role of launch customer for the Airbus A350F freighter, following the cancellation of seven aircraft orders by Air Lease Corporation. The French shipping and logistics giant confirmed its position in a recent LinkedIn post, highlighting its commitment to operating eight A350Fs through its dedicated air cargo subsidiary, CMA CGM Air Cargo.
Airbus Delivers 306 Aircraft In 1H 2026, Down 5.56%
Airbus has released its commercial aircraft delivery and order results for the first half of 2026, reporting 306 aircraft deliveries, representing a 5.56% decline compared to the 323 units delivered in the same period of 2024. Despite the drop in deliveries, the European planemaker posted strong new order activity, reflecting continued customer confidence in its aircraft lineup.
Air Lease Cancels A350F Order, AviLease Now Sole Lessor
Air Lease Corporation (ALC), a major U.S.-based aircraft leasing company, has canceled its outstanding order for seven Airbus A350F freighters, significantly altering the leasing landscape for Airbus’s next-generation cargo aircraft. The cancellation leaves AviLease, a Saudi Arabia-based leasing firm, as the sole lessor on Airbus’s A350F order book.
MNG Airlines Signs MOU With Airbus For Two A350Fs
MNG Airlines, a cargo carrier based in Türkiye, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbusfor the acquisition of two A350F aircraft. The agreement marks a significant step forward in the airline’s long-haul fleet modernization strategy and positions MNG Airlines among the first cargo operators in the region to commit to Airbus’s next-generation freighter.
AviLease Orders A350F And A320neo Aircraft With Expansion Option
AviLease, the Saudi Arabia-based aircraft leasing firm, has announced a major fleet acquisition plan with Airbus, placing firm orders for 10 A350F freighters and 30 A320neo Family aircraft. The agreement includes provisions to expand the order to as many as 22 A350Fs and 55 A320neos, reflecting the company’s long-term growth strategy.
Starlux Airlines Plans Major Passenger And Freighter Fleet Growth
Starlux Airlines, the Taipei-based premium carrier, has unveiled ambitious plans to significantly grow both its passengerand freighter fleets over the next four years. By 2027, the airline aims to operate 48 passenger aircraft, while its cargo division is projected to reach 10 dedicated freighters by 2029.
Airbus Adjusts A350F Entry Into Service to 2H 2027
Airbus continues to aim for a monthly production rate of 12 A350 aircraft by 2028, reaffirming its long-term production strategy despite supply chain challenges. The company has also revised the entry into service (EIS) timeline for the A350F, which is now expected in 2H 2027 instead of the previously estimated date.
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Airbus Reports January 2025 Order Book Updates
Airbus has updated its January 2025 order book, reflecting several significant transactions. The most notable order came from Lufthansa, which placed an order for 25 Airbus A320neos, strengthening its narrowbody fleet.