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A350F Value Forecasted at Up to $198M

October 27, 2026

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Key Takeaways

IBA forecasts A350F value at $197-198 million.
Airbus has secured 115 firm orders from 14 customers.
A350F expected to offer 111 tonnes payload.
Monthly lease rates projected at $1.53-1.55 million.

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Strategic Implications

The A350F's strong orderbook may indicate a shift in the large-capacity freighter market, which could challenge Boeing's dominance. The aircraft's projected value and lease-rate profile suggests a competitive position for Airbus, which could benefit from its early market entry and commonality with the A350 passenger fleet.

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What Happened

Airbus Secures 115 Orders for Widebody Freighter

IBA forecasts the market value of a new Airbus A350F at up to $198 million, with monthly lease rates expected to be between $1.53 million and $1.55 million. The aircraft has secured 115 firm orders from 14 disclosed customers, including Cathay Pacific and Korean Air, demonstrating a strong early foothold for Airbus in the large-capacity freighter market. The A350F is expected to offer a payload of approximately 111 tonnes and shares crew, systems, and parts commonality with the A350-900 and A350-1000 passenger fleet. This development was reported by IBA, the leading aviation market intelligence and advisory company.

Source | Originally Published: October 26, 2026

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