Cathay Airlines has signed a purchase agreement for six A350Fs, making it the latest airline to order the all-new aircraft. The A350F, which is presently in development, will be able to fly up to 4,700 nautical miles or 8,700 kilometres and carry a payload of up to 111 tonnes for a substantially lower price than any other freighter on the market. It will be able to service all heavy cargo markets as a result, including the largest freight route in the world, which runs from Hong Kong to Anchorage.
Cathay Group Chief Executive Officer Ronald Lam said, “As we move into 2024, our rebuild journey is gaining momentum. This order marks another major component in our investment for the future. It reflects Cathay’s confidence in the Hong Kong hub as we look ahead to the opportunities provided by the Three-Runway System. These highly fuel-efficient, next-generation freighters will provide important additional cargo capacity, expand our global network and contribute to our sustainability leadership goals.”