Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings has announced a firm order for 20 Airbus A350F freighters, with options for an additional 20 aircraft, making Atlas the largest customer for the all-new large widebody freighter platform and securing early delivery positions for this next-generation aircraft. The order represents a key investment in the Company’s long-term fleet strategy and positions Atlas to drive sustained earnings growth while modernizing its global fleet. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2029 and be completed in 2034.
The A350F, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, will support strategic expansion and broaden Atlas’ fleet offerings for its customers across global cargo and charter markets, offering strong payload-range capability and fuel efficiency. These aircraft will complement the Company’s existing fleet of 113 aircraft – Boeing 747s, 777s, and 767s – further strengthening Atlas’ current position as the world’s largest widebody freighter operator with approximately 13% market share.
“We are proud to become the largest customer for the Airbus A350F, securing early delivery positions for this next-generation widebody freighter platform,” said Michael Steen, Chief Executive Officer, Atlas Air Worldwide. “This order reflects our commitment to maintaining the industry’s most modern and fuel-efficient widebody freighter fleet to best serve existing and new customers worldwide. As retirements of older widebody freighters accelerate, the large widebody freighter market will remain constrained, with limited new capacity entering the market,” Mr. Steen continued. “This strategic investment reinforces our long-term confidence in global airfreight demand, and positions Atlas to meet that demand and support future growth.”
“We are proud to welcome Atlas, the leading global widebody freighter operator, to the Airbus family and are committed to a long-term partnership as Atlas introduces this new platform into its fleet,” said Lars Wagner, CEO Commercial Aircraft at Airbus. “The A350F delivers unmatched efficiency, performance and sustainability, and we very much look forward to seeing it flying in Atlas’ colors.”
