Air China Cargo has signed a purchase agreement for six A350Fs, becoming the first customer in mainland China to order the new A350F. «Adding the A350F to the existing fleet of mixed cargo aircraft will contribute to improving operational efficiency … And maintenance. A350F, parts of which are manufactured at the Airbus factory in El Puertowill improve Air China Cargo’s ability to deal with risks in the long-term stable operation of Air China Cargo,” he says. Wang Hongyanthe airline’s vice president said in a statement sent by the European manufacturer.
“We are pleased to welcome Air China Cargo as our newest A350F customer. This model offers next-generation efficiency and performance, as well as new levels of capacity and unprecedented charging flexibility. “We look forward to seamlessly integrating it into Air China Cargo’s operations,” he said. Benoît de Saint-ExupéryExecutive Vice President of Sales, Airbus Commercial Aircraft Division.
Beijing-based Air China Cargo is the only cargo airline flying the Chinese flag. Since June 2025, the company has operated all cargo aircraft in the north, east, south and southwest of China. It has also opened 25 dedicated freight routes to major regions and cities around the world.including Asia Pacific, Europe, Americas, and the Middle East.
Airbus explains that the A350F aircraft is designed to be the world’s most advanced cargo aircraft, designed to meet the changing needs of the global air cargo market (express, general cargo, special cargo, etc.). It has a maximum payload of 111 tons and a cruising range of 8,700 kilometers. Powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, it reduces fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions by up to 40% compared to previous generation aircraft.
Made with over 70% advanced materials, the A350F will be 46 tonnes lighter than its competitors. Equipped with the largest main deck entrance in the sector. It will be the only cargo aircraft to be fully compliant with ICAO’s carbon dioxide standards by 2027, with 50% of SAF’s capacity when it enters service, and aims to reach 100% by 2030. Assembly of the test machine is currently underway in Toulouse. By the end of October 2025, the next-generation widebody A350 family had received 1,445 orders from 63 customers around the world. This includes 74 new A350F aircraft from 12 customers.
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