Air China Cargo has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four additional A350F freighters, increasing its total order for the type to ten aircraft. The carrier previously placed an order for six A350F freighters in November 2025.
“This additional order, following our initial A350F commitment last year, represents a key strategic step in further optimising our fleet structure and expanding transport capacity. It will enable us to better meet the demands of the international air cargo market and provide a solid foundation for the company’s long-term, stable development,” said Wang Hongyan, Vice President of Air China Cargo.
Air China Cargo began introducing Airbus freighters at the end of 2023 and currently operates a fleet of eight Airbus A330-200P2F aircraft. The A350F will soon join the airline’s fleet, complementing the A330-200P2F on medium-to-long-haul and long-haul operations.
Powered by the latest Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, the A350F delivers up to 20% lower fuel consumption and carbon emissions compared with previous-generation aircraft in the same payload-range category. It is also the only freighter fully compliant with ICAO’s 2027 CO₂ emissions standards.
The aircraft will be capable of operating with up to 50% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) upon entry into service, with Airbus aiming for 100% SAF capability across all aircraft programmes by 2030.
