Cathay Group Orders Two Additional Airbus A350F Freighters

Cathay Group has placed an order for two more Airbus A350F cargo aircraft, expanding its commitment to the freighter variant of the A350 family.

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Cathay Group has placed an order for two additional Airbus A350F freighters, according to an announcement. The deal expands the airline's commitment to the cargo variant of the A350 family, though the total number of A350Fs on order was not specified in the release. The A350F is Airbus's next-generation freighter, designed to offer improved fuel efficiency and payload capacity compared to older cargo aircraft. Cathay Group, which includes Cathay Pacific and HK Express, operates a mixed fleet of passenger and cargo planes. The additional freighters are expected to support the group's cargo operations, particularly on long-haul routes. Airbus has not disclosed delivery timelines for the newly ordered aircraft.