Airbus is expected to begin deliveries of its A350F freighter in 2026. Courtesy: Airbus
Key Takeaways:
Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has become the launch customer for the new Airbus A350F freighter, signing a letter of intent for seven freighters as part of a larger order for 111 new Airbus aircraft.
The multibillion-dollar deal makes ALC one of Airbus’s largest customers and includes a diverse range of aircraft, such as A220-300s, A321neos, A321XLRs, and A330neos.
This strategic order for the fuel-efficient and emissions-compliant A350F positions Airbus to gain market share in the global freight market, which Boeing has historically dominated, especially amid increased demand for air cargo capacity.
Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has agreed to become the launch customer for the Airbus A350F—the freighter version of the A350.
ALC signed a letter of intent to purchase 111 new Airbus aircraft, including seven of the new freighters, both companies announced in a statement Monday at the Dubai Air Show.
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Thom is a former senior editor for FLYING. Previously, his freelance reporting appeared in aviation industry magazines. Thom also spent three decades as a TV and digital journalist at CNN’s bureaus in Washington and Atlanta, eventually specializing in aviation. He has reported from air shows in Oshkosh, Farnborough and Paris. Follow Thom on Twitter @thompatterson.
