Overview
- Air China Cargo signed a purchase agreement for six Airbus A350F aircraft, making it the first A350F customer based in mainland China.
- The A350F is specified to carry up to 111 tonnes over 8,700 km using Rolls‑Royce Trent XWB‑97 engines with up to 40% lower fuel burn and CO2 emissions than older types.
- Air China Cargo said the jets will improve operational and maintenance efficiency and bolster resilience, while Airbus highlighted capacity and loading flexibility.
- Headquartered in Beijing, the national‑flag cargo carrier operates 25 international all‑cargo routes and supplements its network with more than 1,500 global trucking connections.
- Airbus reports 74 A350F orders from 12 customers within 1,445 total A350 family orders, with test aircraft assembly underway in Toulouse and entry into service targeted for 2027.