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Atlas Air Orders 20 Airbus A350F Freighters, Becoming the Type’s Largest Customer

Deliveries begin in 2029, expanding Atlas’s supplier base beyond Boeing.

Overview

  • The firm deal includes options for 20 additional A350Fs, with deliveries scheduled from 2029 through 2034.
  • Atlas will be the first U.S. operator of the A350F and has secured early delivery positions for the type.
  • The aircraft will be powered by Rolls‑Royce Trent XWB‑97 engines, adding Rolls‑Royce and Airbus to Atlas’s suppliers.
  • Atlas says the new freighters will support growth across outsourced cargo and ACMI operations while creating more widebody flying opportunities.
  • Airbus promotes the A350F for a large main‑deck cargo door, extensive use of advanced materials, and compliance with ICAO’s 2027 CO2 emissions standards.