Cathay Pacific confirms order for six Airbus A350F jets
Cathay Pacific announced Friday that it has signed a purchase agreement for six Airbus A350F jets, which will replace its aging Boeing 747F aircraft.
Currently under development, the A350F can carry a payload of up to 111 tonnes and can fly up to 4,700 nautical miles / 8,700 kilometres at significantly lower cost than any other freighter available today.
Powered by latest technology Rolls-Royce Trent-XWB97 engines, the aircraft will bring a reduction in fuel consumption and carbon emissions of up to 40% when compared with the older 747F and is at least 20% more efficient than its competitor.
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Cathay Cargo, which has six 747-400F and 14 747-8F aircraft, expects the six A350s to be delivered from 2027 to the end of 2029.
“These highly fuel-efficient, next-generation freighters will provide important additional cargo capacity, expand our global network and contribute to our sustainability leadership goals”,
Cathay Group Chief Executive Officer Ronald Lam said.
Cathay is already one of the largest operators of the A350, with a current fleet of 47 aircraft. These include both the A350-900 and A350-1000, which are primarily operated on the carrier’s long haul route network.
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