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.
The A350F order is part of a larger multi-billion dollar letter of intent for 111 new Airbus aircraft, making ALC one of Airbus's largest customers.
This strategic deal positions Airbus to gain significant market share in the global air freight sector, traditionally dominated by Boeing, with the A350F offering lower fuel burn and meeting future emissions standards.
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.
