US Cargo Operator Becomes Largest Airbus A350F Customer with 20-Aircraft Freighter Order

New York, USA - Airbus and Atlas Air Worldwide, a US-based global outsourced aviation logistics provider, have announced a firm order for 20 A350F freighters, marking the largest order for the next-generation cargo aircraft and positioning Atlas as the largest customer for the type. The order represents the largest commitment to the Airbus A350F program to date, with Atlas securing early delivery positions for the next-generation widebody freighter.

Statements

• “We are proud to become the largest customer for the Airbus A350F, securing early delivery positions for this next-generation widebody freighter platform. This order reflects our commitment to maintaining the industry’s most modern and fuel-efficient widebody freighter fleet to best service existing and new customers worldwide. The A350F is a highly capable, reliable platform, with incremental payload and range benefits, and a strong sustainability profile. We are pleased to add Airbus and Rolls-Royce to our supplier base of leading aircraft and engine manufacturers, offering us optionality and supporting our global operations and continued growth.” — Michael Steen, Chief Executive Officer, Atlas Air Worldwide
• “We are excited to welcome Atlas Air Worldwide, a global leader of the air cargo industry, to the Airbus family. Atlas Air’s selection of the latest generation A350F - the first in the US - represents a pivotal moment, cementing the A350F’s position as the preferred true all new-generation freighter for the world’s most demanding cargo operators. We very much look forward to seeing it flying in Atlas’ colours.” — Lars Wagner, CEO Commercial Aircraft at Airbus

Source: Airbus