US Cargo Operator Secures Early Delivery Slots For Next Generation Freighter

Atlas Air Worldwide has placed an order for 20 Airbus A350F freighters, with deliveries expected to start in 2029 and run through 2034. The deal makes Atlas the largest customer for the A350F to date and includes options for 20 additional aircraft. The A350F will be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines and will complement Atlas’ current fleet of 113 freighters, consisting of Boeing 747s, 777s, and 767s. The order is intended to support long-term earnings growth and expansion across global cargo and charter markets, according to AeroTime.