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Atlas air orders 20 airbus A350 freighter planes
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 16, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 16, 2026
Quick Summary
Atlas Air Worldwide has placed an order for 20 Airbus A350Fs, with deliveries scheduled from 2029 to 2034. This marks its first-ever European aircraft purchase and makes it the largest customer for the A350 freighter, with options for an additional 20 aircraft.
Atlas Air Orders 20 Airbus A350 Freighter Planes, Becoming Largest Customer
Atlas Air’s Landmark Airbus A350 Freighter Deal
Order Details and Significance
PARIS, March 16 (Reuters) - Atlas Air Worldwide said on Monday it had ordered 20 Airbus A350 freighters, becoming the largest customer for the new European cargo plane.
Delivery Timeline
Deliveries of the A350F to Atlas Air are expected to begin in 2029 and be completed in 2034, the airline said in a statement.
Deal Structure and Options
The deal, earlier reported by Bloomberg, is the company's first European aircraft purchase. It includes options for a further 20 of the same planes.
Background on Airbus A350F Program
Production and Supply Chain Challenges
Airbus last year delayed the first delivery of the A350F by around a year to the second half of 2027 due to production and supply chain problems.
Industry Impact
(Reporting by Tim HepherEditing by Tomasz Janowski)
Key Takeaways
- •Atlas Air becomes the largest customer of Airbus’s new A350F freighter with a firm order for 20 aircraft, plus options for another 20.
- •Deliveries will start in 2029 and conclude in 2034, well after the A350F’s now-delayed entry into service, expected in the second half of 2027.
- •This represents Atlas Air’s first purchase of European-manufactured aircraft, indicating a strategic shift in its fleet sourcing.
Frequently Asked Questions about Atlas Air orders 20 Airbus A350 freighter planes
1How many Airbus A350 freighters did Atlas Air order?
Atlas Air ordered 20 Airbus A350 freighter planes, with options for 20 more.
2When will Atlas Air start receiving the Airbus A350F planes?
Deliveries are expected to begin in 2029 and be completed by 2034.
3Is this Atlas Air's first purchase of European aircraft?
Yes, this is Atlas Air's first European aircraft purchase.
4Why were Airbus A350F deliveries delayed?
Deliveries of the A350F were delayed due to production and supply chain issues.
5Who reported the initial news of Atlas Air's Airbus A350F order?
The deal was initially reported by Bloomberg.
