Cathay Group Expands A350F Commitment with 2026 Order for 2 Additional Freighters

Hong Kong – Cathay Group, the Hong Kong-based airline group and cargo operator, has placed a firm order for two additional Airbus A350F freighters, increasing its total commitment to eight aircraft. 

Airbus reported 101 firm A350F orders from 14 customers worldwide as of the end of April 2026.

Statements:

• “We are pleased to further strengthen our fleet with these additional A350F freighters that will provide greater connectivity at our home hub and more choices for our customers. This strategic, future-ready investment reflects our resolute confidence in our long-term growth prospects and supports Cathay Cargo’s goal of being the world’s best air cargo carrier.” – Ronald Lam, Chief Executive of the Cathay Group.
• “Cathay’s continued endorsement of the A350F is another powerful signal that the A350F brings a new generation of freighter capacity and efficiency. The A350F will fit seamlessly into the airline’s existing Airbus fleet with unrivalled operational and technical commonality, while accelerating the airline’s decarbonisation journey. We could not be more excited to grow this partnership.” – Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business.

Source: Airbus