Atlas Air Orders 20 Airbus A350 Freighter Planes, Becoming Largest Customer
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Atlas Air’s Landmark Airbus A350 Freighter Deal
Order Details and Significance
PARIS, March 16 (Reuters) – Atlas Air Worldwide said on Monday it had ordered 20 Airbus A350 freighters, becoming the largest customer for the new European cargo plane.
Delivery Timeline
Deliveries of the A350F to Atlas Air are expected to begin in 2029 and be completed in 2034, the airline said in a statement.
Deal Structure and Options
The deal, earlier reported by Bloomberg, is the company’s first European aircraft purchase. It includes options for a further 20 of the same planes.
Background on Airbus A350F Program
Production and Supply Chain Challenges
Airbus last year delayed the first delivery of the A350F by around a year to the second half of 2027 due to production and supply chain problems.
Industry Impact
(Reporting by Tim HepherEditing by Tomasz Janowski)
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